GAO Highlights Gaps in SBA’s Fraud Detection During COVID-19 Relief Programs
A March 2025 GAO report criticizes the SBA’s delayed and ineffective fraud controls in the COVID-19 PPP and EIDL loan programs, raising concerns over billions in potentially fraudulent loans.
Private Sector Insights for Smarter Cloud Adoption in Government
GAO’s March 2025 report highlights how private sector best practices in cloud acquisition, cybersecurity, and workforce development can inform smarter cloud adoption across federal agencies, offering lessons in cost control, risk management, and strategic alignment.
The Evolving Role of Brokers in Federal Leasing: Key Takeaways from GAO’s Latest Report
GAO's latest report on federal real property leasing reveals a decline in broker involvement due to shifting agency needs and telework trends. While brokers met performance targets, a temporary exemption from competition failed to yield cost savings. With GSA leases expiring by 2027, future strategies must balance efficiency, competition, and cost avoidance. Read the key insights here.
Rising Challenges in Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Operations
The GAO's report reveals significant challenges in NOAA’s and the Air Force’s Hurricane Hunter operations, including rising demand, aging aircraft, staffing shortages, and missed mission requirements. With fleet upgrades facing funding obstacles, urgent action is needed to sustain these critical storm reconnaissance missions.
Challenges in Federal Facility Security: Oversight Issues and System Failures at FPS
The GAO's latest report, GAO-25-108085, reveals major security failures in the Federal Protective Service (FPS), including contract guards missing prohibited items in covert tests and a failing Post Tracking System (PTS). These oversight issues impact federal facility security, IRS, and SSA operations. Read more on FPS’s challenges and GAO’s recommendations for improvement.
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Infrastructure Crisis: $7 Billion in Unmet Needs and Growing Challenges
The GAO reports that the Coast Guard faces a $7 billion backlog in infrastructure projects, with nearly half of its assets beyond their service life. Chronic underfunding and outdated management practices exacerbate the crisis, threatening mission readiness.
The Urgent Need for FAA’s Air Traffic Control Modernization
FAA’s aging air traffic control systems pose serious risks to flight safety and efficiency, with 37% deemed unsustainable. The GAO-25-108162 report highlights delays in FAA’s modernization efforts, funding challenges, and oversight failures. Without urgent action, ATC failures could disrupt national airspace. Learn why modernization is critical and what steps the FAA must take now.
The Pentagon’s Real Estate Challenge: Underutilized Facilities and the Push for Accountability
The GAO report highlights inefficiencies in how the Department of Defense manages underutilized and excess facilities, costing taxpayers billions. This article summarizes key findings, challenges, and recommendations for improving DOD real estate oversight.
Enhancing the Defense Innovation Unit’s Impact
The GAO’s latest report, GAO-25-106856, evaluates the Defense Innovation Unit’s effectiveness in adopting commercial technology for the military. It highlights gaps in performance assessment, challenges in scaling innovations, and opportunities to improve collaboration. Read how DIU 3.0 aims to address these issues and enhance national defense capabilities. #DefenseInnovation
GAO’s 2025 High-Risk Report: Billions at Stake in Government Efficiency and Oversight
The GAO’s 2025 High-Risk Series report highlights 38 areas of government inefficiency, identifying major financial risks and potential savings. With improper payments, cybersecurity threats, procurement delays, and disaster relief inefficiencies costing billions, the report underscores the need for urgent reform. Read more on how GAO findings could shape federal government improvements.
Addressing Workforce Challenges at the Maritime Administration: Insights from GAO-25-107460
MARAD faces workforce shortages, high turnover, and skill gaps despite a 314% budget increase. The GAO-25-107460 report highlights staffing challenges impacting mission readiness and recommends strategic workforce planning. Federal contractors may find new opportunities as MARAD seeks external support. Learn how MARAD’s hiring struggles could affect maritime operations and national security.
Export Controls: GAO Report Highlights Challenges in Firearms Licensing and Monitoring
GAO’s Export Controls: Improvements Needed in Licensing and Monitoring of Firearms (GAO-25-106849) highlights challenges in U.S. firearms export oversight. The report finds increased exports to high-risk countries, inefficiencies in licensing reviews, and weaknesses in end-use monitoring. Federal contractors must adapt to evolving regulations and stricter compliance measures.
USDA’s SNAP Recording Practices and Implications for Federal Contractors
The GAO ruled that USDA’s SNAP obligation practices violated federal financial statutes, including the recording statute and bona fide needs statute. This decision highlights critical compliance risks for federal agencies and contractors managing appropriated funds. Learn how misaligned funding practices can lead to violations and impact government contracts.
Understanding the Federal Payment Process
Gain insights from GAO-25-108129 on the federal payment process, Treasury oversight, and financial management challenges. Learn how federal contractors are impacted by audit findings, compliance requirements, and payment processing risks. Stay informed on Treasury’s efforts to improve transparency and efficiency in government financial transactions. Read now for key takeaways and implications.
Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Maritime Transportation System
The GAO’s latest report, GAO-25-107244, highlights critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the Maritime Transportation System. This blog explores the key findings, Coast Guard oversight challenges, and implications for federal contractors as new cybersecurity regulations take effect in 2025.
The U.S. Postal Service’s Facility Consolidation Process
GAO’s latest report evaluates USPS’s facility consolidation process, highlighting gaps in cost estimation and risk analysis. With ongoing restructuring under the Delivering for America plan, federal contractors should anticipate operational uncertainties and opportunities in logistics and mail processing. Learn how these changes impact USPS contractors and oversight.
FEMA Disaster Contracting: A Need for Improved Oversight and Accountability
A GAO report finds FEMA lacks proper oversight in disaster contracting, leading to risks of waste and inefficiency. Learn how these findings impact federal contractors and what policy changes may follow.
The U.S.’ Fiscal Health: Challenges and Implications for Federal Contractors
The GAO’s 2025 Fiscal Health Report warns that the U.S. government’s debt is on an unsustainable trajectory, with debt expected to surpass historical highs. Federal contractors must prepare for potential budget cuts, increased scrutiny, and shifting procurement priorities as policymakers address the growing fiscal imbalance.
The GAO Calls for Stronger Coast Guard Oversight of Third-Party Vessel Certifiers
The GAO’s latest report, GAO-25-107139, reveals critical gaps in the U.S. Coast Guard’s oversight of third-party organizations TPOs certifying U.S.-flagged vessels. The report calls for better data tracking, performance measurement, and risk assessment to ensure vessel safety.
The Status of Foodborne Illness in the U.S.: Key Takeaways for Federal Contractors
Foodborne illness affects millions of Americans annually, costing $75 billion in healthcare and lost productivity. The GAO’s latest report highlights regulatory gaps, challenges in food safety oversight, and the need for a national strategy. Federal contractors in food supply and compliance should prepare for increased scrutiny and evolving regulations. Learn how these findings impact government food contracts.