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 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.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied/Granted

The Supreme Court has issued its order list for March 9, 2026, detailing decisions on petitions for writs of certiorari. The Court granted certiorari in one case (25-579 DEPT. OF AIR FORCE, ET AL. V. GUAHAN, PRUTEHI) and denied certiorari in numerous others. The list also includes miscellaneous orders regarding filings and in forma pauperis status.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied

The Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Ricks v. Texas. The Court also denied an application for a stay of execution of a sentence of death presented to Justice Alito. This order list reflects the Court's disposition of these matters.

Grant Incentivisation Research Contract Award

The UK's Construction Industry Training Board has awarded a contract for Grant Incentivisation Research services. The contract, valued at £128,790 excluding VAT, was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition.

NHS Property Services: Fire Alarm System Contract Award

NHS Property Services Limited has published a contract notice for a Replacement Fire Alarm System. The contract, valued at £34,019.78 including VAT, was awarded to Harrold Jones Services and is effective from March 9, 2026, to April 9, 2026.

NHS Dorset Awards Urgent Patient Transport Service Contract

NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Urgent Patient Transport Services to an existing provider. The contract is valued at approximately £1,004,640 and will run for two years.

Belfast Health Trust Contract Award Notice

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has published a contract award notice for lift maintenance services. The contract, valued at £100,000 excluding VAT, was awarded following a restricted procedure.