U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

NEW BLOG POST—Rising fuel prices are straining airlines worldwide. Just as electric cars offer relief at the pump for many drivers, could electric planes offer an air travel alternative?

Today’s WatchBlog post looks at efforts to develop electric and hybrid aircraft: https://www.gao.gov/blog/electric-aircraft-fuel-prices-increase-are-alternatives-ready-take-flight?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blogsm

This Memorial Day, we honor all who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you for your service to our country.

NEW BLOG POST—From annual check-ups to ER visits, accessing health care may be difficult for people with disabilities.

Today’s WatchBlog post looks at both the physical and other barriers people with disabilities face in trying to access the care they need: https://www.gao.gov/blog/more-ramps-accessibility-issues-remain-prevalent-health-care?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blogsm

To keep up to date on the GAO Office of Inspector General’s recent efforts regarding fraud, waste, and abuse, read the OIG’s semiannual report to Congress: https://www.gao.gov/products/oig-26-2sp

NEW BLOG POST—After a disaster, people looking for help might attract scammers who see them as easy prey.

Our new WatchBlog post looks at common types of disaster scams and how to avoid them: https://www.gao.gov/blog/after-disaster-survivors-may-get-hit-again-scammers?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blogsm

NEW BLOG POST: The government has spent billions of dollars over decades trying to clean up nuclear waste—and the work is still not done.

Today’s WatchBlog post looks at how aging cleanup facilities are increasing the costs and risks of this effort: https://www.gao.gov/blog/nuclear-cleanup-costs-continue-spiral-deferred-maintenance-and-repair-needs-grow?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blogsm

NEW BLOG POST—Sexual abuse and r**e are persistent problems in the federal prison system.

Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report on how efforts to address this abuse could be improved: https://www.gao.gov/blog/heinous-crimes-haunting-federal-prisons-r**e-and-sexual-abuse?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blogsm