Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

Preventing A Dirty Bomb

Thu, 03 Oct 2024

Radioactive materials are commonly used for medical, industrial, or research purposes. But in the hands of terrorists, even in small amounts, they can be used to make a dirty bomb. In a new report, we looked at federal efforts to prevent radioactive…

Climate Change is Costly--What can the Federal Government Do to Reduce Its Exposure?

Thu, 26 Sep 2024

The effects of climate change have cost the federal government and taxpayers billions of dollars. These costs will likely increase in the future, even if actions are taken to address climate change. What should the federal government be doing to…

Banks with Commercial Real Estate Lending Portfolios Feel the Pinch

Tue, 24 Sep 2024

Banks that loaned money for commercial real estate ventures
may be feeling the pinch, as many offices and business spaces continue
to sit vacant in the wake of COVID-19. A period of rising interest rates
has added to these concerns. We talk to GAO…

Nationally, Black Girls Receive More Frequent and Severe Discipline in Schools

Thu, 19 Sep 2024

In a new report, we found that Black girls are disciplined much more often and more harshly than other children in public schools. GAO’s Jackie Nowicki tells us more.

People with Disabilities May Face Barriers Accessing Domestic Violence Assistance

Thu, 19 Sep 2024

People with disabilities may experience domestic violence at a rate five times higher than those without disabilities. But domestic violence centers may struggle to provide assistance to these survivors. GAO's Elizabeth Curda, an expert on…