Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

85 episodes

GAO Looks to the Future and a New Era of Auditing
09/18/2026
A lot has changed in the last couple of years. Our government has changed—not just politically, but also in what policymakers expect from federal agencies. They are looking for greater efficiency, as well as faster results in addressing some of the…
From Office Supplies to Airplanes--What Happens to Federal Property When It's No Longer Needed?
09/16/2026
Each year, federal agencies dispose of hundreds of millions of dollars in personal property that is no longer needed. This includes everything from office supplies to airplanes. What happens to these items when they are no longer needed? We'll…
The National Register of Historic Places--More Than Just Buildings and Battle Sites
09/14/2026
There are thousands of properties on the National Register of Historic Places. It's everything from buildings to battlefields. But some organizations, including Native American Tribes, have struggled to participate in this list. Learn more from…
The Navy's Attack Submarines Have Costly Maintenance Challenges
08/27/2026
The Navy's attack submarine fleet provide the United States with an unparalleled advantage to gather intelligence undetected and attack enemy targets. But during the last decade, the Navy has lost thousands of days of submarine use to costly…
At FEMA, Staff Reductions and Lack of Planning May Impact Readiness
08/04/2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is tasked with helping Americans and communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. But recent reductions in staffing at FEMA may jeopardize these efforts. Here to tell us more is GAO…