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Government Accountability
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prnewswire.compolitics1 day ago
Pentagon Withholds Annual GAO Report on F-35 Program Pending Classification Review
The Department of War prevented public access to a Government Accountability Office assessment of the F-35 Lightning II jet program. The GAO said the document included information flagged by the Pentagon.
dailywire.comfinance9 days ago
GAO: LRSO Missile Testing Delayed Four Months Due to B-52 Availability; Air Force Keeps 2027 Production Goal
The Government Accountability Office reported a four-month delay to initial capability for the AGM-181A Long-Range Standoff missile. Low availability of B-52 bombers, the only platform used for flight testing, contributed to the setback.
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theconversation.comworld14 days ago
GAO Reports Navy E-130J Program Delayed One Year but Secures Funding for Six Pre-Production Aircraft
The U.S. Government Accountability Office released its annual assessment on 2026-07-03. It stated that prior concerns about the E-130J Phoenix II program have become realities, pushing the move to production back by one year.
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focustaiwan.twworld15 days ago
Pentagon oversight office lost more than half its staff in 2025 reorganization
A Government Accountability Office review found the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation cut from 126 authorized positions to 30 after a May 2025 directive. The office now oversees 173 programs, down from 265 the prior year.
cnbc.comfinance17 days ago
GAO Says Pentagon Weapons Testing Office Cuts Reduced Oversight
The Government Accountability Office reported that staffing reductions at the Pentagon's weapons testing office have lowered independent review capacity. The office conducts evaluations of defense systems before deployment.
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Washington Examinerpolitics20 days ago
GAO Report Details U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Risks
The Government Accountability Office reported this week that aging infrastructure threatens the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve's ability to operate. President Trump stated Iran violated the ceasefire with drone strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell and the U.S. rig c…
Washington Examinerpolitics21 days ago
GAO Sends Strategic Petroleum Reserve Audit to House Committee as Congress Funds Repairs and Purchases
The Government Accountability Office delivered its performance audit of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to the House Energy and Commerce Committee this week. Inventories stand at 331.2 million barrels, the lowest level since 1983. The report cites aging infrastructure and incompl…
Breaking Defenseworld34 days ago
Pentagon Accepts GAO Recommendations to Strengthen Civilian Oversight of Special Operations Acquisitions
The Defense Department agreed to three Government Accountability Office recommendations aimed at strengthening civilian oversight of weapons programs for U.S. special operations forces.
msnbc.compolitics45 days ago
GAO Launches Investigation Into FHFA Director Over Referrals
The Government Accountability Office opened a review in December 2025 after the FHFA director referred several critics of President Trump for mortgage-fraud inquiries. The cases involved members of Congress and state and federal officials.
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Benzingapolitics45 days ago
GAO to Review Trump Administration's Transfer of Education Programs, Student Loan Collections to Other Agencies
The Government Accountability Office will examine the transfer of Education Department responsibilities, including student loan default collections, to other federal agencies. Senator Elizabeth Warren said she pushed for the investigation.
Fox Newstechnology61 days ago
Impostor Drains $751,430 from Colgate-Palmolive Employee 401(k)
An impostor obtained a full distribution from a Colgate-Palmolive employee's retirement account after updating contact information with the plan recordkeeper. The case and similar incidents prompted a Government Accountability Office recommendation for new federal guidance on ret…
nypost.comworld69 days ago
GAO Investigators Review AARO’s Handling of UAP Reports at Military Bases
Two Government Accountability Office investigators nicknamed the “alien girls” are interviewing military personnel about unexplained craft sightings while examining the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office’s reporting processes. The classified probe comes days after the Departmen…
Nbc Newsfinance79 days ago
GAO Reviews DOJ Redactions in Epstein Files at Senators' Request
The Government Accountability Office has launched a review of the Justice Department's handling of redactions in Jeffrey Epstein investigative documents, following a bipartisan senators' request. The probe addresses instances where victims' identities were exposed while others we…
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upi.compolitics79 days ago
GAO Investigates DOJ Compliance with Epstein Files Law
The Government Accountability Office has agreed to investigate the Department of Justice's management of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The move follows a bipartisan request from senators and comes amid a lawsuit alleging violations of a transparency law. Separate audits a…
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GAO Report Details Disparity Between Illegal Vape Market Size and Enforcement Efforts
A Government Accountability Office report examines the scale of illegal e-cigarette products in the US and the federal response. The report identifies challenges in enforcement by agencies including the FDA and Justice Department. Anti-smoking groups have stated that stronger act…
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Andrej Karpathy Discusses AI's Potential to Enhance Government Accountability
Andrej Karpathy, a prominent AI researcher, shared thoughts on how AI could empower individuals to increase the visibility, legibility, and accountability of governments. He referenced the book 'Seeing Like a State' to contrast historical government efforts to make society legibl…
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