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Giving Away Food from Government to Government Isn't the Best Way to Solve World Hunger
Cato Institute study: U.S. government-to-foreign-government food delivery aid is flawed. Food for Peace, Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole are examples of aid programs with flaws. GAO has pointed to the "very small pool" of US‐flagged vessels eligible to transport food aid.
GAO: Student Loan Forgiveness Lacked Fraud Protection The GAO found that the Biden administration’s initial plan for student loan forgiveness “left the door open” to borrowers who were ineligible for forgiveness to use fraudulent data to obtain debt relief. “It is crucial that the department commit to fraud risk management in any future program it pursues,” the report states.
Watchdog Exposes Fraud Risks In Biden's Canceled $430 Billion Student Debt Relief Plan Biden's plan to unilaterally forgive $430 billion in student loan debt was scuttled by the U.S. Supreme Court in June. The Government Accountability Office's (GAO) report, released Thursday, revealed that the Department of Education's handling of the initiative lacked critical measures to ascertain whether recipients’ incomes justified the debt forgiveness.
Watchdog dings Biden admin over fraud risks in student debt relief program GAO says Education Department did not go far enough in creating anti-fraud procedures. Report found the administration didn’t verify borrowers’ self-reported income information.
Ted Cruz Asks Government Watchdog to Investigate DEI Hiring's Role in FAA 'Near-Misses' Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate recent airline near catastrophes. Cruz says Obama's woke policy change that prioritized diversity over graduates of air traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) programs resulted in thousands of qualified applicants leaving the pipeline.
Ted Cruz Asks Government Watchdog to Investigate Diversity Hiring's Role in FAA 'Near-Misses' Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate recent airline near catastrophes. Cruz says Obama's woke policy change that prioritized diversity over graduates of air traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) programs resulted in thousands of qualified applicants leaving the pipeline.
US faces almost daily hazardous chemical accidents, research suggests New report shows 829 hazardous chemical incidents from 1 January 2021, through 15 October of this year. The EPA has not been “consistently” assessing how these facilities manage those risks, the GAO said.
Cleanup cost for nuclear contamination sites has risen nearly $1 billion since 2016, report says GAO report urges Army Corps of Engineers to improve management practices. Officials say inflation is partly to blame for the cost increase. Four sites with "complicated cleanup remedies or large amounts of contamination" are responsible for about three-fourths of the cost.
Cleanup cost for nuclear contamination sites has risen nearly $1 billion since 2016, report says | AP News GAO report urges Army Corps of Engineers to improve management practices. Officials say inflation is partly to blame for the cost increase. Four sites with “complicated cleanup remedies or large amounts of contamination” are responsible for about three-fourths of the cost.
House Republican duo calls for fraud probe into federal anti-poverty program | AP News Reps. Jason Smith and Darin LaHood say GAO should review non-assistance spending. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program provides about $16.5 billion. Mississippi officials say $77 million in federal welfare funds were diverted to rich and powerful.
What will it take to fix so many lousy barracks? lawmakers ask GAO audit of 10 military barracks found poor living conditions for service members. Some service officials told GAO that troops aren't reliable when it comes to completing surveys. DoD needs to gather the information it needs to make more strategic decisions.
GAO: DOD Abortion Policy Exempt from Congressional Review The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has ruled that the Department of Defense (DOD) did not have to report its abortion directives to Congress before implementation. The Congressional Review Act (CRA) requires federal agencies to report rules to Congress and the Comptroller General before they take effect. The GAO exempted the DOD's abortion policy from this requirement, citing it falls under the CRA's exceptions for rules related to agency management or personnel.
CMS lacks data on private equity in nursing homes GAO: CMS' data on private equity ownership of nursing homes has significant limitations. House Ways and Means Committee ranking member Richard Neal says the report shows "significant limitations"
US Military's $1.7T F-35 fighter jet program plagued by maintenance problems US military plans to buy 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for $1.7tn, but report reveals serious maintenance issues and low mission success rate. Report, issued by Government Accountability Office (GAO), found that the F- 35 program is still “behind schedule” in keeping the jets operational. Only 450 are currently in service.
US Military's $1.7T F-35 fighter jet program plagued by maintenance problems US military plans to buy 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for $1.7tn, but report reveals serious maintenance issues and low mission success rate. Report issued by Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the program is still “behind schedule” in keeping the jets operational. More than 10,000 of them have been grounded for repairs.
US Military's $1.7T F-35 fighter jet program plagued by maintenance problems The US military plans to buy nearly 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for a staggering $1.7 trillion. The aircraft have serious maintenance problems and a low mission success rate, a new report revealed on Thursday. The report, issued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), found that the program is still “behind schedule”
Former US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund's Shocking Admission Regarding Federal Assets at US Capitol Grounds on Jan 6 | The Gateway Pundit | by Brian Lupo Former US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund sat for a hearing with the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight. During the questioning by Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC), he asked Chief Sund questions about law enforcement being embedded in the crowd. Chief Sund responded: “Only what I’m learning from the GAO report that came out in [in audible]” It seems the FBI had employees on Capitol grounds *without* the knowledge of USCP, according to testimony from Chief Sund.
Su prevails in GOP challenge to her status as acting Labor chief Julie Su has been a major target of business groups and Republicans in Congress. Critics have raised questions about the legality of policy decisions authorized without a Senate-confirmed leader. GAO sided squarely with the later interpretation of federal law.
F-35 fighter jets are only 'mission capable' 55% of the time, new report says The F-35 program, led by military contractor Lockheed Martin, is one of the Pentagon’s most expensive, costing taxpayers a total of $1.7 trillion over its lifespan. The GAO review was mandated by Congress as part of last year's defense bill.
F-35 fighters mission capable just over half the time: watchdog US military's F-35 fighters are only capable of flying missions just over half the time due to serious maintenance issues. Government Accountability Office (GAO) review of Pentagon's long-term procurement plans for the stealth aircraft. "Maintenance challenges negatively affect F- 35 aircraft readiness," the report noted.
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