The federal government has a number of programs to help increase access to affordable homeownership for first-time buyers and lower-income households, including programs that provide guarantees for ……続きを見る
DOE’s NNSA is responsible for managing the nuclear weapons stockpile and supporting nuclear nonproliferation efforts. DOE’s Office of Environmental Management works to decontaminate and decommission……続きを見る
In 2006, federal banking regulators jointly issued guidance that described their expectations for sound risk management practices for banks with CRE concentrations. The guidance includes two CRE thr……続きを見る
The federal government plans to invest almost $96 billion in IT in fiscal year 2018. Historically, these investments have too often failed, incurred cost overruns and schedule slippages, or contribu……続きを見る
The Presidential Transitions Improvements Act of 2015 includes a provision for GAO to assess multiple characteristics of final significant regulatory actions promulgated by executive departments dur……続きを見る
FOIA requires federal agencies to provide the public with access to government records and information based on the principles of openness and accountability in government. Each year, individuals an……続きを見る
Patents can promote innovation by giving inventors exclusive rights to their inventions, and patent owners can bring infringement lawsuits against anyone who uses, makes, sells, offers to sell, or i……続きを見る
The United States economy has historically been the largest recipient of foreign direct investment in the worldーreceiving $373 billion in 2016, according to U.S. government statistics. Ensuring tha……続きを見る
The federal government continues to work to reduce its real property inventory and associated costs. GSA provides space for agencies in government-owned and commercially leased buildings. In 2015, t……続きを見る
The government-wide personnel security clearance process was designated as a high-risk area in January 2018 because it represents one of the highest management risks in government...
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DHS is the lead agency tasked with protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The Homeland Security Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2014 required DHS to identify, ……続きを見る
The IG Act established OIGs to conduct and supervise audits and investigations; recommend policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and prevent and detect fraud and abuse. The Insp……続きを見る
Traumatic injury is a major cause of death and disability in the military, but improved trauma care has the potential to improve these outcomes. DOD has worked to improve trauma care over time, such……続きを見る
Impacts from a changing climate can pose serious risks to the global economy and affect many economic sectors, according to reports. Public companies are generally required to disclose certain risks……続きを見る
NRC is responsible for regulating the commercial nuclear industry, including nuclear power plants. NRC provides services, such as inspections, for regulated entities that hold licensesーthat is, lic……続きを見る
FDA initially approved Mifeprex in 2000 and restricted the drug’s distribution to assure its safe use. In 2011, the agency approved a REMS for the drug. In March 2016, FDA approved an application fo……続きを見る
Certain Afghan or Iraqi nationals who worked for the U.S. government and may have experienced serious threats due to this work may qualify for an SIV. An SIV allows them and eligible family members ……続きを見る
HUD administers the Public Housing program, which provides federally assisted rental units to low-income households through PHAs. In 2010, HUD estimated its aging public housing stock had $25.6 bill……続きを見る
An adequate, well-trained physician workforce is essential for providing access to quality health care. While a number of factors affect the supply and distribution of physicians, GME is a significa……続きを見る
In response to congressional concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the visa issuance process, ICE implemented VSP in 2003, which deploys officials to certain U.S. posts overseas to review visa……続きを見る
VA’s disability compensation program pays cash benefits to veterans with disabilities connected to their military service. In recent years, the number of appeals of VA’s benefit decisions has been r……続きを見る
The 2014-2015 Ebola outbreak in West Africa caused long-term second-order impacts, including disruptions to health systems, job loss, and food insecurity. Congress appropriated about $2.5 billion fo……続きを見る
Advances in technology and the widespread use of the Internet and mobile communication devices have helped fuel the rise of traditional financial services provided by non-traditional technology-enab……続きを見る
NMB was established under the Railway Labor Act to facilitate labor relations for railroads and airlines by mediating and arbitrating labor disputes and overseeing union elections. The FAA Moderniza……続きを見る
Federal agencies are exploring ways to use telework as a tool to reduce the federal footprint and use space more efficiently. GAO was asked to examine the effects of telework on agencies’ space-plan……続きを見る
In 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) authorized the establishment of PCORI to carry out CER and improve its quality and relevance. PPACA also established new requirements ……続きを見る
Education programs in STEM fields are intended to enhance the nation’s global competitiveness. GAO reported in 2012 that there were more than 200 federal STEM education programs in fiscal year 2010.……続きを見る
Between fiscal years 2005 and 2016, Congress annually appropriated between $2.5 to $9.6 billion in MILCON funding for the active component of the U.S. military to use for projects worldwide. Reliabl……続きを見る
DOD obligated about $150 billion on contracted servicesーsuch as information technology support and maintenance of defense facilitiesーin fiscal year 2016. DOD has faced long-standing challenges in ……続きを見る
