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Author Archives: WatchBlog
How Can the Federal Government Strengthen Its Response to COVID-19?
Today’s WatchBlog looks at our third report on the implementation of the CARES Act and other pandemic relief measures. The report outlines the many effective steps the Administration and the Congress have taken to address issues, and identifies further steps … Continue reading
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September 21, 2020
Tagged Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Coronavirus, Department of Defense, Department of Education, Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, health care, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Nikki Clowers, pandemic response, podcast, Treasury Department
The Internet of Things (video)
“Internet of Things” (IoT) generally refers to everyday devices that you can find around your house—such as thermostats, smart speakers, or refrigerators—that now connect to a network or the Internet. But, the federal government is also using this technology for … Continue reading
Mining on Federal Lands After the Gold Rush
Neil Young once sang that he’d been a miner for a heart of gold. If he was on federal land, he may or may not have had to pay a royalty on any hardrock minerals he found, like copper, molybdenum, … Continue reading
The Critical Role of Federal Partnerships with States & Local Governments During COVID-19
Partnerships between federal and local entities are key to achieving national goals for education, health care, transportation, and homeland security, as well as responding to emergencies such as hurricanes or—more recently— the coronavirus pandemic. Today’s WatchBlog looks at our recent … Continue reading
How Do Environmental, Social, and Governance Factors Relate to Investing?
Nonfinancial information about how companies operate can be an indicator of their long-term financial performance. This information includes how companies address environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. ESG factors include things like climate change impacts and cybersecurity programs that may … Continue reading
FedRAMP—Ensuring Safe Use of Cloud Computing by Federal Agencies
Federal agencies increasingly use internet-based (cloud) services to fulfill their missions. However, those services pose cybersecurity risks when agencies don’t effectively implement related security controls. The 2011 Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (or FedRAMP) aims to standardize the approach … Continue reading
From Submarines to Fighter Jets—Repairing DOD’s Vast Array of Weapon Systems
DOD’s repair depots ensure that critical weapon systems like aircraft, submarines, and tanks are ready for military operations. But if these depots can’t complete maintenance on time, DOD’s weapon systems can’t be used for operations and training. So, how are … Continue reading
How COVID-19 Could Aggravate the Homelessness Crisis?
The growing homelessness crisis in the U.S. could be worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. While data on the impact COVID-19 is having on homelessness are not yet available, Congress has already made efforts mitigate its effects through passage of the … Continue reading
Don’t Fear Artificial Intelligence, Plan for It
By Timothy Persons, GAO’s Chief Scientist and Managing Director of GAO’s Science, Technology Assessment, and Analytics team. Since the 1968 release of the film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, artificial intelligence (AI) has captured our imagination, inspiring both wonder and fear. … Continue reading
On the 100th Anniversary of the Women’s Vote, the Debate on Equality Issues Continues
One hundred years ago, on August 18, 1920, Tennessee voted—by a slim margin of 50 to 47—to approve the women’s voting amendment. Tennessee was the last state needed to ratify the 19th Amendment. Ratification of the women’s vote in 1920 … Continue reading
