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GAO Reviews Senate Records Receipts and Procedures

The GAO has published a review of the Senate Office of Public Records' fiscal year 2024 receipts and procedures, as requested by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The report details agreed-upon procedures performed to assist the Secretary of the Senate in verifying the accuracy of the office's financial records.

GAO: DOT Grants Need Lessons Learned Plan

The GAO released a report recommending that the Department of Transportation (DOT) develop a comprehensive lessons-learned plan for its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grants program. The report highlights that while DOT has collected project data, it has not fully analyzed it to identify lessons for future technology deployments.

GAO Report on Federal Grants for Health Care Mental Health

A GAO report details three federal grant programs administered by HHS from 2022-2024, which provided $103.2 million to 45 grantees to improve mental health among health professionals. The report highlights the stress faced by healthcare workers and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their mental well-being.

K-12 CSI Schools: Characteristics, Turnaround Strategies, and Challenges

The GAO released a report on K-12 Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools, detailing their characteristics, turnaround strategies, and challenges. The report notes an increase in CSI schools and identifies factors influencing their improvement, such as student demographics and school size.

GAO Report: Museum Maintenance Backlog and Risks

A GAO report highlights that approximately 85% of US museums have a maintenance backlog, with many facing risks to collections and visitor safety due to aging infrastructure. The report notes that federal funding is not available for construction-related expenses, and the total cost of repairs remains unknown.

GAO Report on Dental and Vision Insurance Market Concentration

A GAO report released on March 9, 2026, examines market concentration in the dental and vision insurance sectors across US states. The report indicates that market concentration varies by state and notes limited research on the effects of concentration and vertical integration in these markets.