Challenges and Recommendations for the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

Challenges and Recommendations for the Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

The challenges and progress of the DOE's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, including insights into workforce planning, performance management, and recommendations for improving clean energy initiatives.

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Rising Costs and Natural Hazards Challenge State Department’s Embassy Management Efforts

Rising Costs and Natural Hazards Challenge State Department’s Embassy Management Efforts

The State Department faces rising costs and natural hazards impacting its ability to construct and maintain U.S. embassies globally. This report highlights financial challenges, deferred maintenance, and resilience issues that strain embassy management efforts and require strategic planning and congressional support.

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SBA's Unified Certification Platform Faces Risks and Delays in Efforts to Modernize Small Business Certification
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SBA's Unified Certification Platform Faces Risks and Delays in Efforts to Modernize Small Business Certification

The SBA's new Unified Certification Platform (UCP) aims to simplify federal contract certifications for small businesses. However, recent GAO findings reveal critical management gaps, cybersecurity issues, and schedule and cost challenges, raising concerns about the project's efficiency and security.

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Strengthening Oversight: SEC's Regulation of FINRA

Strengthening Oversight: SEC's Regulation of FINRA

The SEC’s recent inspections of FINRA focus on enhancing oversight of the securities industry, highlighting the importance of risk-based assessments, improved performance measures, and transparency in governance. The SEC's adaptive approach ensures robust oversight aligned with investor protection and market integrity.

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A Weekly Digest of GAO Reports for week of November 4, 2024
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A Weekly Digest of GAO Reports for week of November 4, 2024

This week's GAO digest highlights critical federal oversight issues, including DOD's response to Red Hill fuel leaks, Interior and Treasury's COVID-19 relief oversight for tribal entities, IRS financial statement findings, and updates to the Census Bureau’s Population Estimates Challenge Program. Insights for federal contractors are detailed within each report summary.

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