Tag Archives: PI

Spring Podcast Roundup – Podcasts You May Have Missed

Posted on May 23, 2019 by WatchBlog

It has been a busy year so far in our podcast studio! And if you’re not subscribed to the Watchdog report on iTunes or our RSS feed, you’re missing out. Today’s WatchBlog catches you up on some of the podcasts … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 23, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged advanced technology, AI, Andrew Von Ah, artificial intelligence, Cindy Brown Barnes, collection agencies, currency composition, David Trimble, debt collection, dirty bomb, EWIS, Internal Revenue Service, IRS, Jessica Lucas-Judy, machine learning, NRC, NRE, nuclear, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, PI, public-private, radioactive materials, robots, SI, tax debts, tax gap, U.S. Mint, US currency, workforce

The High Cost of a Medical Flight

Posted on April 2, 2019 by WatchBlog

An air ambulance may save your life in an emergency, but it could cost you thousands of dollars—even if you have health insurance. In today’s WatchBlog, we look at a recent GAO report on air ambulance services and explore how … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on April 2, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged air ambulances, airplanes, balance billing, emergency care, HC, health insurance, Healthcare, Heather Krause, helicopters, James Cosgrove, Medicaid, medicare, PI

Your Internet Privacy

Posted on February 19, 2019 by WatchBlog

Do you shop or bank online? Use the Internet to stay connected with friends and family? Internet-based products and services regularly collect and share personal information about users, such as location, search terms and browsing history, contact information, and financial … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on February 19, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Alicia Puente Cackley, banking, consumer protection, data protection, Federal Trade Commission, FMCI, internet of things, internet privacy, IOT, Mark Goldstein, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, online shopping, PI, privacy, social media

Love is in the Air: A GAO Mixtape, Part 2

Posted on February 14, 2019 by WatchBlog

Today, we celebrate our love for you – and our work. Maybe you noticed this with our first Valentine’s Day mixtape last year? We Crush on providing you with objective, reliable information that helps the government save money and work … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on February 14, 2019 by WatchBlog | Tagged Air Force, Allison Bawden, CNSA, college prep, contractor oversight, counterfeit, Cristina Chaplain, Customs and Border Protection, DCM, Defense Department, Department of Education, Department of Energy, DOD, emergency communication, EWIS, F-22, firefighter, first responders, homeland security, IAT, identity theft, IRS, Jackie Nowicki, James McTigue, John Pendleton, Kim Gianopoulos, Mark Goldstein, National Nuclear Security Administration, NRE, PI, pilots, police, poverty, public schools, satellites, tax fraud, Valentine's Day

Airline Passenger Protections

Posted on December 11, 2018 by WatchBlog

Are you one of the millions of passengers flying over the holidays? Do you know your rights if your flight is cancelled or overbooked, or if your checked bag doesn’t arrive when you do? Today’s WatchBlog explores airline consumer protection … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on December 11, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged airlines, Andrew Von Ah, commercial airlines, Department of Transportation, PI

GAO Reports by the Numbers: Physical Infrastructure

Posted on September 26, 2018 by WatchBlog

From transportation and telecommunications to federal assets and the Postal Service, our Physical Infrastructure team reports on topics that impact the way we travel, communicate, and conduct business.

Image | Posted on September 26, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged aviation, by the numbers, Dan Bertoni, federal assets, Physical Infrastructure, PI, postal service, telecommunications

Innovative Design in Federal Buildings

Posted on September 19, 2018 by WatchBlog

Leaky roofs, broken A/C units, cracked tiles—as the owner of a vast inventory of buildings, the federal government deals with these and other maintenance issues on a daily basis. Since 1994, the government has built 78 office buildings and courthouses … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on September 19, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged design, Design Excellence Program, federal buildings, GSA, Lori Rectanus, PI

All Together Now!

Posted on July 10, 2018 by WatchBlog

At GAO, we all live in a grey, rectangular building. But today, we’re feeling far out about the 50th anniversary of the release of Yellow Submarine, a full-length, animated psychedelic trip with the Beatles. In it, the Fab Four sings and … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on July 10, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged Beatles, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, CNSA, Columbia class submarine, DCM, F-35, FMA, green infrastructure, NRE, PI, stormwater, yellow book, Yellow Submarine

Who is in the Driver’s Seat?

Posted on June 5, 2018 by WatchBlog

Driverless cars conjure up images of relaxing in traffic while your car chauffeurs you home. Companies are racing to develop automated vehicle technologies, and cars like this may be just around the corner. But are they safe? Today’s WatchBlog takes … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on June 5, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged automated vehicle technologies, automation, autonomous cars, Department of Transportation, driverless cars, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, PI, Susan Fleming

Drone Safety (video podcast)

Posted on May 24, 2018 by WatchBlog

Over a million Americans flew drones in 2017 for recreational or commercial purposes, and the Federal Aviation Administration expects that number to more than double over the next 5 years. Drones can pose a number of safety risks—like potential crashes … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 24, 2018 by WatchBlog | Tagged air space, Federal Aviation Administration, Heather Krause, PI, regulations