Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

People with Disabilities May Face Barriers Accessing Domestic Violence Assistance

Thu, 19 Sep 2024

People with disabilities may experience domestic violence at a rate five times higher than those without disabilities. But domestic violence centers may struggle to provide assistance to these survivors. GAO's Elizabeth Curda, an expert on…

Nationally, Black Girls Receive More Frequent and Severe Discipline in Schools

Thu, 19 Sep 2024

In a new report, we found that Black girls are disciplined much more often and more harshly than other children in public schools. GAO’s Jackie Nowicki tells us more.

China’s Foreign Investments Significantly Outpace the United States’

Thu, 12 Sep 2024

China is the world's largest investor in international infrastructure financing and development. Through its initiative, the Belt and Road Initiative, China has expanded its influence with other countries. And this may pose significant…

Is DOD stockpiling enough critical materials for our national defense?

Tue, 10 Sep 2024

The Department of Defense maintains a stockpile of critical materials that are essential to national defense and civilian life. This stockpile includes metals like titanium, which is used to prevent corrosion of weapons, and lithium used in…

Sailor Shortages and Lack of Training May Leave Navy Ships in Disrepair

Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Over the last 30 years, the Navy has assigned fewer personnel to ships. The goal was to reduce costs. But there have been concerns that fewer sailors has made it harder to maintain ships. And it could also have broader consequences for Navy…