Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

Veterans Benefits--Program to Help Vets with Disabilities Claims Needs Better Oversight

Mon, 28 Apr 2025

The Department of Veterans Affairs processed about 2 million disability benefits claims in fiscal year 2023. Navigating the claims process can be difficult. And veterans may use representatives, who are accredited by the VA, to help them. But how…

To Fight Fraud, Inspectors General Need Help Identifying Companies’ Ownership

Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Fraud in federal programs is a significant and persistent problem. Some fraud is perpetrated by private companies that obscure their ownership information when competing for government contracts or applying for other federal benefits. In a new…

Improving College Students’ Access to Food Assistance

Thu, 10 Apr 2025

About 25% of college students face food insecurity. Over the years, efforts have been made to better connect students with food assistance programs. A recent change may help identify those who qualify and connect them to SNAP. We'll get an…

How is FDA working to Prevent Drug Shortages?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025

Drug shortages are a serious public health concern. They can delay or limit a patient's access to effective care, with potentially dire consequences for their health. Over the summer, the Food and Drug Administration was tracking more than 100…

As Scams Become More Costly and Sophisticated, What is Needed to Protect Consumers?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025

Increasingly, Americans are falling victim to more frequent and sophisticated scams. Technology is helping to fuel this increase. And it’s costing Americans a lot of money. We’ll learn about federal efforts to combat a growing number of scams and…