Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report Podcast
1) Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia
In the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies responded with wide-ranging sanctions and export controls on Russia. What impact have these actions had on Russia's econom...Show More
2) What are DOD's Unfunded Priorities?
The U.S.'s defense budget makes up about half of all federal discretionary spending. But even so, there are billions of dollars in "unfunded priorities" that could impact the military&#...Show More
3) GAO Is Nonpartisan. Here’s How We Do It
4) How GAO Serves Congress
On this special episode of the podcast, we sit down with GAO’s Managing Director of Congressional Relations Nikki Clowers to discuss how GAO serves Congress.
5) Which Critical Government IT Systems Are Most In Need of Modernization?
Each year, the federal government spends more than $100 billion on IT systems and cyber-related investments. About 80% of this funding goes to operating and maintaining existing IT, including old syst...Show More
6) IRS’s Efforts to Improve Customer Service and the Taxpayer Experience
The IRS has a long-standing goal of improving its taxpayer services and experiences. But many Americans still struggle to connect with the IRS or report having a bad experience when they do. What is t...Show More
7) Our 2025 Assessment of NASA's Major Projects
NASA plans to invest billions this year on major projects, including those that would return American astronauts to the moon. For our annual report on NASA. We looked at the status of these projects, ...Show More
8) Are Efforts to Reduce Emissions through Road Projects Working, Cost Effective?
Cars, trucks and other vehicles are a major source of emissions that have had serious consequences on air quality and people's health. One study estimates that these emissions will contribute to ...Show More
9) Ukraine Nuclear Security and Safety Efforts
Under harsh conflict conditions, Ukrainians have struggled to operate nuclear power plants and to secure nuclear and radioactive materials from potentially falling into the wrong hands. As part of the...Show More
10) U.S. Army's Efforts to Modernize Artillery, Missiles for a New Era of Warfare
The U.S. Army is shifting its focus from counterinsurgency-style warfare to large scale combat operations. And with this shift comes an urgent need for artillery and missile systems that are more mobi...Show More