Government Accountability Office

Congressional Watchdog Recommends Changes to Prevent Future Infant Formula Shortages

A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights key vulnerabilities in the infant formula supply chain and suggests reforms to prevent future shortages. This comes after a 2022 formula crisis left families across the nation struggling to access an essential source of infant nutrition.

Biden Administration Expands Export Controls on Advanced Semiconductor Technology to China

The Biden administration announced new restrictions Monday targeting the export of advanced semiconductor chips and manufacturing equipment to China. The measures, introduced by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security, aim to limit Beijing's ability to develop advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and military applications.

Watchdog Organization Finds Federal Agency Cannot Detect Banned Items 50% of the Time

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the Federal Protective Services (FPS) fails to detect prohibited items and materials entering federal buildings almost half of the time.

Billions of Dollars Lost in COVID Fraud: 2024 Report

The Department of Justice (DOJ) released its 2024 report from the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force (CFETF), detailing the "widespread fraud involving many COVID-19 relief programs."

IRS Investigation Finds COVID Fraud Reaches Nearly $9 Billion

The IRS has investigated more than 1,600 cases of COVID fraud and indicted 795 people for such crimes as of February 29.

8-Week-Old Infant Reportedly Placed on Terror Watchlist

An 8-week-old infant was reportedly placed on a terrorism watchlist called Quiet Skies.

Report Finds Billions of COVID-19 Unemployment Funds Were Stolen

A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that between $100 billion to $135 billion in COVID-19 unemployment benefits was stolen.

IRS Shifts Focus to ‘Equity’ in Audits

Given the newfound focus on "equity," there's apprehension about the criteria being used to select audit targets.

Sen. Ron Johnson Seeks Investigation into NIH Over Concealed COVID Records

Johnson stated, “These statements reveal an attempt to limit public access to certain communications directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially in violation of federal record keeping requirements.”

Families of Those Who Died From COVID-19 Sue EcoHealth Alliance

The lawsuit alleges EcoHealth Alliance President Peter Daszak knew the virus was “capable of causing a worldwide pandemic."

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