Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

Mental Health Screenings for Military Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life

Thu, 05 Jun 2025

This transition from military to civilian life can be difficult for many. Suicide rates among veterans are about 2.5 times higher during that first year of separation than for active-duty military. Both the Departments of Defense and Veterans…

U.S. Army's Efforts to Modernize Artillery, Missiles for a New Era of Warfare

Thu, 05 Jun 2025

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 mobile, durable and more lethal than what the Army…

A New Nuclear Waste Cleanup Plan Could Save Billions

Thu, 29 May 2025

For decades, the Department of Energy has been working to clean up dangerous nuclear waste left behind by U.S. nuclear weapons production and energy research. But finding space to dispose of this waste is an obstacle. We'll get an update on DOE…

SBA Disaster Loans—Limiting Duplication of Assistance

Thu, 22 May 2025

After a natural disaster, the Small Business Administration helps homeowners and businesses recover by providing loans. While this funding is important, it is not unlimited. And in some cases, survivors may have received duplicate benefits. How is…

The Financial Sector is Increasing Its Use of Artificial Intelligence. What’s the Risk?

Mon, 19 May 2025

The financial services sector is increasingly using artificial intelligence to automate services and decisions. While this could provide benefits for consumers, it also comes with some risks. We learn more about this issue from GAO's Michael…