Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

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Featuring interviews with GAO officials on significant issues and new reports, the Watchdog Report is recorded, hosted, and produced by GAO staff.

Episode Date
A Foggy Forecast for the Next Generation of Weather Satellites
Oct 16, 2026
The Crack Down on Mortgage-Related Spam Calls and Texts
Oct 06, 2026
GAO Looks to the Future and a New Era of Auditing
Sep 18, 2026
From Office Supplies to Airplanes--What Happens to Federal Property When It's No Longer Needed?
Sep 16, 2026
The National Register of Historic Places--More Than Just Buildings and Battle Sites
Sep 14, 2026
The Navy's Attack Submarines Have Costly Maintenance Challenges
Aug 27, 2026
At FEMA, Staff Reductions and Lack of Planning May Impact Readiness
Aug 04, 2026
Ebola, Measles, and Avian Influenza—The Importance of Emerging Disease Surveillance
Jul 30, 2026
Health Insurance Marketplace Agents' Scams and the Efforts to Prevent Them
Jul 13, 2026
How Airline Mergers and Competition Impact Passengers?
Jun 25, 2026
The Air Force’s Aerial Refueling Fleet Is Shrinking in Capability
Jun 15, 2026
How GAO is Fighting Fraud and Reducing Improper Payments in Government Spending
Jun 03, 2026
What a Recent Rule Change Means for Corporate Transparency
May 29, 2026
GAO Has Found New Ways to Save the Federal Government Billions of Dollars
May 20, 2026
America’s Cybersecurity Risks and How GAO Is Helping to Address Them
Apr 23, 2026
Preventing Fraud in Medicare
Apr 21, 2026
Efforts to Stop the Sale of Thousands of Unauthorized E-Cigarette Products
Apr 10, 2026
Gene L. Dodaro, the 8th Comptroller General of the United States and Head of GAO
Feb 24, 2026
GAO Stands Out in its Ability to Answer the Tough Questions. Here’s How We Do it.
Feb 12, 2026
Water Recycling Program Could Help Drought-Stricken Communities
Jan 08, 2026
Mexican Crime Organizations and the Synthetic Drug Crisis
Dec 18, 2025
USPS’s Financial Condition Struggles Under an Unsustainable Business Model
Dec 16, 2025
FDA's Efforts to Recall Faulty Medical Devices Limited by Insufficient Staffing
Dec 12, 2025
Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia
Sep 08, 2025
What are DOD's Unfunded Priorities?
Sep 04, 2025
GAO Is Nonpartisan. Here’s How We Do It
Aug 26, 2025
How GAO Serves Congress
Aug 05, 2025
Which Critical Government IT Systems Are Most In Need of Modernization?
Jul 17, 2025
IRS’s Efforts to Improve Customer Service and the Taxpayer Experience
Jul 17, 2025
Our 2025 Assessment of NASA's Major Projects
Jul 01, 2025
Are Efforts to Reduce Emissions through Road Projects Working, Cost Effective?
Jun 18, 2025
Ukraine Nuclear Security and Safety Efforts
Jun 12, 2025
U.S. Army's Efforts to Modernize Artillery, Missiles for a New Era of Warfare
Jun 05, 2025
Mental Health Screenings for Military Service Members Transitioning to Civilian Life
Jun 05, 2025
A New Nuclear Waste Cleanup Plan Could Save Billions
May 29, 2025
SBA Disaster Loans—Limiting Duplication of Assistance
May 22, 2025
The Financial Sector is Increasing Its Use of Artificial Intelligence. What’s the Risk?
May 19, 2025
Veterans Benefits--Program to Help Vets with Disabilities Claims Needs Better Oversight
Apr 28, 2025
To Fight Fraud, Inspectors General Need Help Identifying Companies’ Ownership
Apr 28, 2025
Improving College Students’ Access to Food Assistance
Apr 10, 2025
How is FDA working to Prevent Drug Shortages?
Apr 09, 2025
As Scams Become More Costly and Sophisticated, What is Needed to Protect Consumers?
Apr 08, 2025
Hurricane Hunters from NOAA and the Air Force Face the Growing Storm
Mar 14, 2025
We Went Undercover to Test Federal Building Security
Mar 11, 2025
Federal Efforts to Combat Criminals' Illicit Financial Activities
Feb 18, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Could Improve Critical Infrastructure Services, But It Comes with Risks
Dec 18, 2024
As Debt Limit Deadline Looms, What is Needed to Avoid A Default and Its Potential Widespread Consequences?
Dec 11, 2024
The Poor Condition of the Navy's Amphibious Fleet And Its Impacts on Marines
Dec 03, 2024
Hundreds of Hazardous Waste Facilities May Face Risks from Climate Change
Nov 14, 2024
Federal Efforts to Recover Overpayments of COVID-19 Relief
Nov 13, 2024