Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

From Office Supplies to Airplanes--What Happens to Federal Property When It's No Longer Needed?

Wed, 16 Sep 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

Mon, 14 Sep 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

Thu, 27 Aug 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

Tue, 04 Aug 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…

Ebola, Measles, and Avian Influenza—The Importance of Emerging Disease Surveillance

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

In recent decades, several emerging infectious diseases
have necessitated the need for global responses. We looked at what's
being done here in the U.S. to detect and prevent the spread of
emerging infectious diseases through surveillance.…