National Mediation Board: Agency Should Take Steps to Regularly Update Its Plans and Policies and Ensure Staff Receive Necessary Training gao.gov/products/gao-2…

We’ve identified issues with how #IRS manages the security, access, and configuration of its IT systems.

We’ve also found it has yet to address about 70% of our recommendations for improvement in this and other areas.

Our new report explores: gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Older adults and those with disabilities may need assistance navigating government benefits or making decisions with financial consequences. They may also be more vulnerable to financial scams.

Today’s WatchBlog looks at 24 federal programs that can help: gao.gov/blog/financial…

IRS Financial Reporting: Improvements Needed in Information System and Other Controls gao.gov/products/gao-2…

WatchBlog post: Financial Decision Making Can Get Harder with Age—We found 24 Federal Programs that Help Seniors and Those with Disabilities gao.gov/blog/financial…

Do you live in #Colorado ? And did you or a family member with a disability work in a sheltered workshop or for less than minimum wage before July 2023?

If so, we want to hear about your experiences. Please email [email protected] by April 27 to learn more.

Financial Literacy: Better Outcome Reporting Could Facilitate Oversight of Programs for Older Adults and People with Disabilities gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Today, the President signed a foreign aid bill that included funding for #Ukraine . We recently issued two reports on Ukraine assistance and have more work underway.

Learn more about our work on Ukraine aid: gao.gov/blog/whats-sta…

Yesterday, the FTC issued a ban on #noncompete agreements. In 2023, we reported about the benefits and drawbacks of these agreements—including why employers like them and their impacts on workers.

Check out our report & podcast on noncompete agreements: gao.gov/podcast/what-d…

The #IRS ’s Direct File pilot helps certain taxpayers prepare & file their taxes for free. But IRS hasn’t estimated the full costs of developing and operating a #DirectFile system.

GAO’s Jay McTigue discusses on Federal News Network’s podcast Federal Drive: federalnewsnetwork.com/management/202…

Federal Maritime Commission: Improved Use of Data on Shippers' Complaints Could Enhance Oversight gao.gov/products/gao-2…

We’re hiring!

GAO is looking for a Public Affairs Specialist with a strong writing & editing background to help our team translate complex material into clear, concise messages.

This job posting will close April 29. Apply here: usajobs.gov/job/787195900

There’s still a lot to learn about #biometric identification technologies—such as facial recognition—including how they can affect low-income & minority communities.

In our new report, we interview academics, advocacy groups, & tech experts to learn more: gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Yesterday, Department of State issued its 2023 #HumanRights report, highlighting the growing problem of #TransnationalRepression —threats or violence to silence dissenters living abroad. Our October report looked at what State & others can do to address this issue: gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Single Audits: Improving Federal Audit Clearinghouse Information and Usability Could Strengthen Federal Award Oversight gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Biometric Identification Technologies: Considerations to Address Information Gaps and Other Stakeholder Concerns gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Overview of Mission, Structure, and GAO Oversight gao.gov/products/gao-2…

Today, @TaylorSwift13 released #TheTorturedPoetsDepartment , her 8th album in the 4 years. We haven’t dropped any albums (yet) but we do release new episodes of our podcast, The Watchdog Report, each week.

Listen now: gao.gov/podcast?utm_so… #TTPD #TaylorSwift

Taylor Swift’s new album has allegedly been leaked online. She’s not the only one struggling with leaks, the #IRS has had large leaks of sensitive taxpayer data.

We’ve looked at what IRS can do to better protect this information: gao.gov/blog/taxpayer-… #TTPD

Earth is our only home, and taking care of it is a big priority. But threats like pollution & water contamination can risk both the planet’s health & our own.

For #EarthDay (April 22), today’s blog post explores some efforts to combat these threats: gao.gov/blog/earth-day…