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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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.…

Consumers can use the help of a broker or agent to help them navigate government-run health insurance marketplaces. Agents can be useful in helping consumers pick the best insurance plan. But recent federal fraud cases have highlighted concerns that…

The last several decades have marked a turbulent, transformative time for commercial airlines--with mergers, failed mergers, and even airlines like Spirit going out of business. What's going on with the airline industry? And what do all these…

During long flights or extended air combat missions, aerial refueling tankers can eliminate the need for military planes to land. Having this capability is vital for some missions, like rapid long-distance strikes or when landing to refuel isn'…

The federal government loses hundreds of billions of dollars to fraud each year and millions more to payment errors—also known as improper payments. GAO helps federal understand the causes of these losses and works with them to reduce risks. We’ll…