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Category Archives: About GAO
How to Save (A Lot More Than) A Billion—Reducing Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication in Government Programs
Today we released our latest report on fragmentation, overlap, and duplication among federal programs. Since 2011, we’ve been reporting on ways the government can be more efficient and save taxpayer money by looking for programs that work on different parts … Continue reading
Helping Youth with Autism
About half a million youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder will leave high school over the next decade—and will face unique challenges as they transition to adulthood. We looked at the services and supports that these youth (ages 14-24) need to … Continue reading
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April 18, 2017
Tagged adulthood, ASD, Autism, Autism Awareness Month, autism spectrum disorder, behavioral interventions, communication assistance, EWIS, life skills training, living independently, mental health care, social and vocational supports, vocational training, youth, youth with autism
Women’s History Month: The Story of Women at GAO
For Women’s History Month, we’ve blogged about our work on women’s issues. Today, we’re sharing a glimpse of the story (past and present) of women at GAO.
Actions for New Leaders – Our Priorities for Policy Makers App
Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States just a few days ago and the 115th Congress took office earlier this month. The new administration and Congress are taking shape, and will soon begin … Continue reading
Housing for Homeless Veterans through VA’s Enhanced-Use Lease Program (interactive graphics)
Approximately 39,000 U.S. veterans were homeless as of January 2016 due to factors such as mental health issues and substance abuse. The Department of Veterans Affairs’ enhanced-use lease program turns unused federal buildings into affordable housing for homeless veterans. This … Continue reading
Reflections on Addiction and Recovery (videos)
Over 47,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States in 2014—more than any previous year on record. In fact, drug overdoses are now the leading cause of death by injury in the country, surpassing auto accidents. To help … Continue reading
Updating Government Auditing Standards – The 2017 Yellow Book Exposure Draft
Today we issued an exposure draft containing proposed updates to Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, also known as the “Yellow Book.” We invite your comments on the proposed changes, which reflect developments in the accounting and auditing profession.