Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Labor
| Report Type |
Reports and Testimonies |
| Report Date |
May 16, 2023 |
| Release Date |
May 16, 2023 |
| Report No. |
GAO-23-106464 |
Summary:
What GAO Found
In July 2022, GAO identified twelve priority recommendations for the Department of Labor (DOL). Since then, DOL implemented two recommendations by: (1) revising a Memorandum of Understanding to improve collaboration to ensure the safety of meat and poultry workers, and setting time frames to evaluate the memorandum; and (2) taking steps to ensure employers submit injury and illness data when required, and better identify employers who are out of compliance with this reporting requirement.
In May 2023, GAO identified one additional priority recommendation for DOL, bringing the total number to 11. These 11 recommendations involve the following areas:
stronger protections for wage earners,
enhancing unemployment insurance; and
protecting sensitive information.
DOL's 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 Cindy Brown Barnes (202) 512-7215 or brownbarnesc@gao.gov.
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