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Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 B-336579 August 21, 2024 The Honorable Ron Wyden Chairman The Honorable Mike Crapo Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers Chair The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Jason Smith Chairman The Honorable Richard Neal Ranking ...

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; FY 2025 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 B-336581 August 21, 2024 The Honorable Ron Wyden Chairman The Honorable Mike Crapo Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers Chair The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Jason Smith Chairman The Honorable Richard Neal Ranking ...

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities; Updates to the Quality Reporting Program and Value-Based Purchasing Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2025

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 B-336580 August 21, 2024 The Honorable Ron Wyden Chairman The Honorable Mike Crapo Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers Chair The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Jason Smith Chairman The Honorable Richard Neal Ranking ...

Priority Open Recommendations: Office of Science and Technology Policy

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441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 Comptroller General of the United States August 15, 2024 The Honorable Arati Prabhakar Director Office of Science and Technology Policy 1650 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, D.C. 20504 Priority Open Recommendations: Office of Science and Technology Policy Dear Director Prabhakar: The purpose of this letter is to provide an update on the overall status of the ...

Transition to Civilian Life: Better Collection and Analysis of Military Service Data Needed to Improve Oversight of the SkillBridge Program

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U.S. Government Accountability Office Transition to Civilian Life: Better Collection and Analysis of Military Service Data Needed to Improve Oversight of the SkillBridge Program GAO-24-107352 Q&A Report to Congressional Committees August 22, 2024 Why This Matters The Department of Defense (DOD) offers the SkillBridge program to provide industry training to service members who are transitioning out ...

Immersive Technologies: Most Civilian Agencies Are Using or Plan to Use Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and More

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters August 2024 IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES Most Civilian Agencies Are Using or Plan to Use Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and More GAO-24-106665 August 2024 IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGIES Most Civilian Agencies Are Using or Plan to Use Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and More Highlights of GAO-24-106665, a report to ...

Telecommunications: Administration of Universal Service Programs Is Consistent with Selected FCC Requirements

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate July 2024 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Administration of Universal Service Programs Is Consistent with Selected FCC Requirements GAO-24-106967 July 2024 TELECOMMUNICATIONS Administration of Universal Service Programs Is Consistent with Selected FCC Requirements ...

Veterans Community Care Program: VA Needs to Strengthen Contract Oversight

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, House of Representatives August 2024 VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM VA Needs to Strengthen Contract Oversight GAO-24-106390 August 2024 VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM VA Needs to Strengthen Contract Oversight Highlights of GAO-24-106390, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on ...

Ukraine: U.S. Agencies Should Improve Tracking of Authorized U.S.-Origin Defense Article Transfers Requested by Foreign Donors

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees August 2024 UKRAINE U.S. Agencies Should Improve Tracking of Authorized U.S.Origin Defense Article Transfers Requested by Foreign Donors GAO-24-106745 August 2024 UKRAINE Highlights of GAO-24-106745, a report to congressional committees. U.S. Agencies Should Improve Tracking of Authorized U.S.-Origin Defense Article ...

Evidence-Based Policymaking: Agencies Need Additional Guidance to Assess Their Capacity

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees August 2024 EVIDENCE-BASED POLICYMAKING Agencies Need Additional Guidance to Assess Their Capacity GAO-24-106982 August 2024 EVIDENCE-BASED POLICYMAKING Agencies Need Additional Guidance to Assess Their Capacity Highlights of GAO-24-106982, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study What GAO Found ...

Priority Open Recommendations: Office of Management and Budget

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441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 Comptroller General of the United States August 9, 2024 The Honorable Shalanda Young Director The Honorable Jason Miller Deputy Director for Management Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20503 Priority Open Recommendations: Office of Management and Budget Dear Director Young and Deputy Director Miller: I appreciate my ongoing ...

Clean Water: Revolving Fund Grant Formula Could Better Reflect Infrastructure Needs, and EPA Could Improve Needs Estimate

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate July 2024 CLEAN WATER Revolving Fund Grant Formula Could Better Reflect Infrastructure Needs, and EPA Could Improve Needs Estimate GAO-24-106251 July 2024 CLEAN WATER Highlights of GAO-24-106251, a report to the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate Revolving Fund ...

Securities and Exchange Commission: Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 B-336553 August 8, 2024 The Honorable Sherrod Brown Chairman The Honorable Tim Scott Ranking Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Patrick McHenry Chairman The Honorable Maxine Waters Ranking Member Committee on Financial Services House of Representatives Subject: Securities and Exchange Commission: ...

National Labor Relations Board: Representation—Case Procedures

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 B-336567 August 16, 2024 The Honorable Bernard Sanders Chairman The Honorable Bill Cassidy Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Virginia Foxx Chairwoman The Honorable Bobby Scott Ranking Member Committee on Education and the Workforce House of Representatives Subject: National Labor Relations Board ...

VA Volunteer Transportation Network: Rides, Donations, and Program Administration

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees August 2024 VA VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Rides, Donations, and Program Administration GAO-24-106983 August 2024 VA VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Rides, Donations, and Program Administration Highlights of GAO-24-106983, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study What GAO Found GAO and others ...

Homelessness: Supportive Services Provided by Federal Programs

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees August 2024 HOMELESSNESS Supportive Services Provided by Federal Programs GAO-24-106688 August 2024 HOMELESSNESS Supportive Services Provided by Federal Programs Highlights of GAO-24-106688, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study What GAO Found More than 650,000 people experienced homelessness on ...

Medical Devices: FDA Has Begun Building an Active Postmarket Surveillance System

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters July 2024 MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Has Begun Building an Active Postmarket Surveillance System GAO-24-106699 July 2024 MEDICAL DEVICES FDA Has Begun Building an Active Postmarket Surveillance System Highlights of GAO-24-106699, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study What GAO Found FDA is responsible ...

Federal Student Loans: Preliminary Observations on Borrower Repayment Practices after the Payment Pause

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441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 July 29, 2024 The Honorable Bill Cassidy, M.D. Ranking Member Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions United States Senate The Honorable Virginia Foxx Chairwoman Committee on Education and the Workforce House of Representatives Federal Student Loans: Preliminary Observations on Borrower Repayment Practices after the Payment Pause Federal student loans ...

Coast Guard: Complete Performance and Operational Data Would Better Clarify Arctic Resource Needs

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees August 2024 COAST GUARD Complete Performance and Operational Data Would Better Clarify Arctic Resource Needs GAO-24-106491 August 2024 COAST GUARD Complete Performance and Operational Data Would Better Clarify Arctic Resource Needs Highlights of GAO-24-106491, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This ...

Discretionary Transportation Grants: DOT Should Fully Document Key Selection Decisions for Its Rural Program

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees August 2024 DISCRETIONARY TRANSPORTATION GRANTS DOT Should Fully Document Key Selection Decisions for Its Rural Program GAO-24-106882 August 2024 DISCRETIONARY TRANSPORTATION GRANTS DOT Should Fully Document Key Selection Decisions for Its Rural Program Highlights of GAO-24-106882, a report to congressional ...

Kidney Transplants: Medicare Coverage of Immunosuppressive Drugs

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U.S. Government Accountability Office Kidney Transplants: Medicare Coverage of Immunosuppressive Drugs GAO-24-107230 Q&A Report to Congressional Committees August 8, 2024 Why This Matters Over 27,000 kidney transplants were performed in the United States in 2023. A kidney transplant is the preferred method of treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)—a condition of permanent ...

DOD Reviews and Responses to GAO Reports: Third Semiannual Report Examining Delays

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U.S. Government Accountability Office DOD Reviews and Responses to GAO Reports: Third Semiannual Report Examining Delays GAO-24-107281 Q&A Report to Congressional Committees August 8, 2024 Why This Matters We provide audited agencies with an opportunity to review and comment on draft reports before we issue a final report. 1 For the Department of Defense (DOD), this period is usually 30 days, but ...

Coast Guard: Autonomous Ships and Efforts to Regulate Them

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U.S. Government Accountability Office Coast Guard: Autonomous Ships and Efforts to Regulate Them GAO-24-107059 Q&A Report to Congressional Committees August 8, 2024 Why This Matters Autonomous ships are those ships and vessels that include some level of autonomy. Such ships range from crewed ships with automated processes and decision support to ships that can make decisions and determine actions ...

Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service: Required Minimum Distributions

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 B-336556 August 6, 2024 The Honorable Ron Wyden Chairman The Honorable Mike Crapo Ranking Member Committee on Finance United States Senate The Honorable Jason Smith Chairman The Honorable Richard Neal Ranking Member Committee on Ways and Means House of Representatives Subject: Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service: Required Minimum Distributions ...

Wildlife Trafficking: Agencies Should Improve Efforts to Protect Human Rights in Overseas Activities

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Committee on Natural Resources, House of Representatives July 2024 WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING Agencies Should Improve Efforts to Protect Human Rights in Overseas Activities GAO-24-106553 July 2024 WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING Agencies Should Improve Efforts to Protect Human Rights in Overseas Activities Highlights of GAO-24-106553, a report to the ...

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Actions Needed to Sustain Progress on Facility and Infrastructure Improvements

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U.S. Government Accountability Office U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: Actions Needed to Sustain Progress on Facility and Infrastructure Improvements GAO-24-106875 Report to Congressional Committees August 6, 2024 Why This Matters The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Academy) is the nation’s only federal service academy dedicated to training licensed mariners to support domestic and international trade ...

Thrift Savings Plan: Investment Board Needs to Greatly Improve Acquisition Management and Contractor Oversight

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Environmental Protection Agency: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

Federal Agency Major Rule Reports

441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 B-336538 July 31, 2024 The Honorable Thomas R. Carper Chairman The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Ranking Member Committee on Environment and Public Works United States Senate The Honorable Cathy McMorris Rodgers Chair The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. Ranking Member Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Subject: Environmental Protection ...

Veterans Health Care: VA's Video Telehealth Access Program Would Benefit from Performance Goals and Measures

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees August 2024 VETERANS HEALTH CARE VA’s Video Telehealth Access Program Would Benefit from Performance Goals and Measures GAO-24-106743 August 2024 VETERANS HEALTH CARE VA’s Video Telehealth Access Program Would Benefit from Performance Goals and Measures Highlights of GAO-24-106743, a report to congressional ...

Critical Infrastructure Protection: EPA Urgently Needs a Strategy to Address Cybersecurity Risks to Water and Wastewater Systems

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters August 2024 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION EPA Urgently Needs a Strategy to Address Cybersecurity Risks to Water and Wastewater Systems GAO-24-106744 August 2024 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Highlights of GAO-24-106744, a report to congressional requesters EPA Urgently Needs a Strategy to Address ...

Hospitals: Expanded Use of Supplemental Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Addressees August 2024 HOSPITALS Expanded Use of Supplemental Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic GAO-24-106447 August 2024 HOSPITALS Expanded Use of Supplemental Nurses during the COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights of GAO-24-106447, a report to congressional addressees Why GAO Did This Study What GAO Found Hospitals are reliant on ...

Ukraine: Oversight of U.S. Direct Budget Support

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Nuclear Waste Cleanup: More Effective Oversight Is Needed to Help Ensure Better Project Outcomes

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Professional Standards Update No. 93, April through June 2024

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Memorandum Date: July 30, 2024 To: GAO’s Financial Management and Assurance (FMA) Team Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency Financial Audit Community From: James R. Dalkin, Director, FMA Phyllis Anderson, Assistant Director, FMA; Matthew Gardner, Auditor-in-Charge, FMA Subject: Professional Standards Update No. 93, April through June 2024 To alert you to changes in ...

Artemis Programs: NASA Should Document and Communicate Plans to Address Gateway's Mass Risk

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees July 2024 ARTEMIS PROGRAMS NASA Should Document and Communicate Plans to Address Gateway’s Mass Risk GAO-24-106878 July 2024 ARTEMIS PROGRAMS NASA Should Document and Communicate Plans to Address Gateway’s Mass Risk Highlights of GAO-24-106878, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study What GAO ...

Social Security Series Part 3: Options for Reform

Reports and Testimonies

United States Government Accountability Office JULY 2024 GAO-24-107240 SOCIAL SECURITY SERIES PART 3: Options Introduction for Reform Social Security is a fundamental source of income for millions of retirees and their families.1 In light of Social Security’s importance to retirement income, we have developed a three-part series of reports to shed light on the serious financial challenges the ...

Critical Minerals: Status, Challenges, and Policy Options for Recovery from Nontraditional Sources

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Addressees July 2024 TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT Critical Minerals Status, Challenges, and Policy Options for Recovery from Nontraditional Sources GAO-24-106395 The cover image displays the list of 50 critical minerals identified by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) within the form of a representative ore. Cover sources: USGS, ...

Ukraine: State and USAID Should Improve Processes for Ensuring Partners Can Perform Required Work

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters July 2024 UKRAINE State and USAID Should Improve Processes for Ensuring Partners Can Perform Required Work GAO-24-106751 July 2024 UKRAINE State and USAID Should Improve Processes for Ensuring Partners Can Perform Required Work Highlights of GAO-24-106751, a report to congressional requesters Why GAO Did This Study ...

COVID-19: Lessons Can Help Agencies Better Prepare for Future Emergencies

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees August 2024 COVID-19 Lessons Can Help Agencies Better Prepare for Future Emergencies GAO-24-107175 August 2024 COVID-19 Lessons Can Help Agencies Better Prepare for Future Emergencies Highlights of GAO-24-107175, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study What GAO Found The COVID-19 pandemic brought ...

Financial Management Systems: DHS Should Improve Plans for Addressing Its High-Risk Area and Guidance for Independent Reviews

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Human Trafficking: Agencies Need to Adopt a Systematic Approach to Manage Risks in Contracts

Reports and Testimonies

Veterans Affairs: VA Should Develop and Report an Estimate of Needed Equal Employment Opportunity Counselors

Reports and Testimonies

441 G St. N.W. Washington, DC 20548 July 30, 2024 The Honorable Jon Tester Chairman The Honorable Jerry Moran Ranking Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate The Honorable Mike Bost Chairman The Honorable Mark Takano Ranking Member Committee on Veterans’ Affairs House of Representatives Veterans Affairs: VA Should Develop and Report an Estimate of Needed Equal Employment ...

Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Has Efforts Underway to Implement Federal Incident Reporting Requirements

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Addressees July 2024 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION DHS Has Efforts Underway to Implement Federal Incident Reporting Requirements GAO-24-106917 July 2024 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION DHS Has Efforts Underway to Implement Federal Incident Reporting Requirements Highlights of GAO-24-106917, a report to congressional ...

Federal Judiciary: Additional Actions Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Workplace Misconduct

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters July 2024 FEDERAL JUDICIARY Additional Actions Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Workplace Misconduct GAO-24-105638 July 2024 FEDERAL JUDICIARY Additional Actions Would Strengthen Efforts to Prevent and Address Workplace Misconduct Highlights of GAO-24-105638, a report to congressional requesters Why ...

Tribal Food Security: Opportunities Exist to Address Challenges in Federal Nutrition Programs

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Hypersonic Weapons: DOD Could Reduce Cost and Schedule Risks by Following Leading Practices

Reports and Testimonies

United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees July 2024 HYPERSONIC WEAPONS DOD Could Reduce Cost and Schedule Risks by Following Leading Practices GAO-24-106792 July 2024 HYPERSONIC WEAPONS DOD Could Reduce Cost and Schedule Risks by Following Leading Practices Highlights of GAO-24-106792, a report to congressional committees Why GAO Did This Study What GAO ...

Havana Syndrome: Better Patient Communication and Monitoring of Key DOD Tasks Needed to Better Ensure Timely Treatment

Reports and Testimonies

United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees July 2024 HAVANA SYNDROME Better Patient Communication and Monitoring of Key DOD Tasks Needed to Better Ensure Timely Treatment GAO-24-106593 July 2024 HAVANA SYNDROME Highlights of GAO-24-106593, a report to congressional committees Better Patient Communication and Monitoring of Key DOD Tasks Needed to Better Ensure ...

Excise Taxes: Action Needed to Improve Compliance for Sport Fishing and Archery Imports

Reports and Testimonies

United States Government Accountability Office Report to Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate July 2024 EXCISE TAXES Action Needed to Improve Compliance for Sport Fishing and Archery Imports GAO-24-106569 July 2024 EXCISE TAXES Action Needed to Improve Compliance for Sport Fishing and Archery Imports Highlights of GAO-24-106569, a report to the Ranking Member, Committee on Finance, ...

Warstopper Program: Comprehensive Cost Estimate Needed to Evaluate Potential Expanded Access to Emergency Medications

Reports and Testimonies

United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Committees July 2024 WARSTOPPER PROGRAM Comprehensive Cost Estimate Needed to Evaluate Potential Expanded Access to Emergency Medications GAO-24-106109 July 2024 WARSTOPPER PROGRAM Highlights of GAO-24-106109, a report to congressional committees Comprehensive Cost Estimate Needed to Evaluate Potential Expanded Access to ...

Special Education: Education Needs School- and District-Level Data to Fully Assess Resources Available to Students with Disabilities

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United States Government Accountability Office Report to Congressional Requesters June 2024 SPECIAL EDUCATION Education Needs School- and DistrictLevel Data to Fully Assess Resources Available to Students with Disabilities GAO-24-106264 June 2024 SPECIAL EDUCATION Highlights of GAO-24-106264, a report to congressional requesters Education Needs School- and District-Level Data to Fully Assess ...