Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report

Ebola, Measles, and Avian Influenza—The Importance of Emerging Disease Surveillance

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

In recent decades, several emerging infectious diseases
have necessitated the need for global responses. We looked at what's
being done here in the U.S. to detect and prevent the spread of
emerging infectious diseases through surveillance.…

Health Insurance Marketplace Agents' Scams and the Efforts to Prevent Them

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

Consumers can use the help of a broker or agent to help them navigate government-run health insurance marketplaces. Agents can be useful in helping consumers pick the best insurance plan. But recent federal fraud cases have highlighted concerns that…

How Airline Mergers and Competition Impact Passengers?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

The last several decades have marked a turbulent, transformative time for commercial airlines--with mergers, failed mergers, and even airlines like Spirit going out of business. What's going on with the airline industry? And what do all these…

The Air Force’s Aerial Refueling Fleet Is Shrinking in Capability

Mon, 15 Jun 2026

During long flights or extended air combat missions, aerial refueling tankers can eliminate the need for military planes to land. Having this capability is vital for some missions, like rapid long-distance strikes or when landing to refuel isn'…

How GAO is Fighting Fraud and Reducing Improper Payments in Government Spending

Wed, 03 Jun 2026

The federal government loses hundreds of billions of dollars to fraud each year and millions more to payment errors—also known as improper payments. GAO helps federal understand the causes of these losses and works with them to reduce risks. We’ll…