Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

SBA Disaster Loans—Limiting Duplication of Assistance

Thu, 22 May 2025

After a natural disaster, the Small Business Administration helps homeowners and businesses recover by providing loans. While this funding is important, it is not unlimited. And in some cases, survivors may have received duplicate benefits. How is…

SBA Disaster Loans—Limiting Duplication of Assistance

The Financial Sector is Increasing Its Use of Artificial Intelligence. What’s the Risk?

Mon, 19 May 2025

The financial services sector is increasingly using artificial intelligence to automate services and decisions. While this could provide benefits for consumers, it also comes with some risks. We learn more about this issue from GAO's Michael…

The Financial Sector is Increasing Its Use of Artificial Intelligence. What’s the Risk?

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…

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

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…

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

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…

Improving College Students’ Access to Food Assistance