Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Labor
| Report Type |
Reports and Testimonies |
| Report Date |
July 6, 2021 |
| Release Date |
July 6, 2021 |
| Report No. |
GAO-21-429PR |
Summary:
What GAO Found
In April 2020, GAO identified seven priority recommendations for the Department of Labor (DOL). Since then, DOL has implemented one of those recommendations by taking steps to collect better data on how advanced technologies are changing the workplace, which can help DOL and policymakers design training programs that meet the job needs of the future.
In May 2021, GAO identified three additional priority recommendations for DOL, bringing the total number to nine. These recommendations involve the following areas:
stronger protections for wage earners;
enhancing unemployment insurance; and
better protections for retirees.
DOL's continued attention to these issues could lead to significant improvements in government operations.
Why GAO Did This Study
Priority open recommendations are the GAO recommendations that warrant priority attention from heads of key departments or agencies because their implementation could save large amounts of money; improve congressional and/or executive branch decision-making on major issues; eliminate mismanagement, fraud, and abuse; or ensure that programs comply with laws and funds are legally spent, among other benefits. Since 2015 GAO has sent letters to selected agencies to highlight the importance of implementing such recommendations.
For more information, contact Thomas Costa at (202) 512-4769 or costat@gao.gov.
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