A New Nuclear Waste Cleanup Plan Could Save Billions
For decades, the Department of Energy has been working to clean up dangerous nuclear waste left behind by U.S. nuclear weapons production and energy research. But finding space to dispose of this waste is an obstacle. We'll get an update on DOE…
-------- Â
SBA Disaster Loans—Limiting Duplication of Assistance
After a natural disaster, the Small Business Administration helps homeowners and businesses recover by providing loans. While this funding is important, it is not unlimited. And in some cases, survivors may have received duplicate benefits. How is…
-------- Â
The Financial Sector is Increasing Its Use of Artificial Intelligence. What’s the Risk?
The financial services sector is increasingly using artificial intelligence to automate services and decisions. While this could provide benefits for consumers, it also comes with some risks. We learn more about this issue from GAO's Michael…
-------- Â
Veterans Benefits--Program to Help Vets with Disabilities Claims Needs Better Oversight
The Department of Veterans Affairs processed about 2 million disability benefits claims in fiscal year 2023. Navigating the claims process can be difficult. And veterans may use representatives, who are accredited by the VA, to help them. But how…
-------- Â
To Fight Fraud, Inspectors General Need Help Identifying Companies’ Ownership
Fraud in federal programs is a significant and persistent problem. Some fraud is perpetrated by private companies that obscure their ownership information when competing for government contracts or applying for other federal benefits. In a new…
Listen to Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report, The Week in Westminster and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app
UK