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‘Eye-opening’: Lack of House continuity plan vexes Modernization panel

Few states are prepared to fill congressional vacancies in an emergency mass casualty scenario, GAO tells lawmakers.

Roll Call · Sep 18, 2024

IRS Has No Set Plan to Replace Old Tech

What could old IRS technology mean for your federal tax return and cybersecurity?

Kiplinger · Sep 9, 2024

Border Patrol agents ordered to stop discarding migrant's belongings after hundreds of complaints

The Government Accountability Office issued a report in April documenting instances of migrants losing birth certificates, cash and clothing

Latin Times · Aug 28, 2024

Be Wary of the Department of Homeland Security's AI Ambitions

Americans shouldn’t count on the department to use the technology responsibly or in a limited way.

Reason · Jun 27, 2024

House Legislative Branch spending bill would boost Capitol Police, GAO - Roll Call

House Republican appropriators on Wednesday released the draft text of a $7.1 billion fiscal 2025 Legislative Branch spending bill.

Roll Call · May 22, 2024

COVID Stimulus Money Lined the Pockets of Scammers and Fueled Inflation

Money supposedly spent to help Americans may actually have done a lot of damage.

Reason · Apr 17, 2024

Job discrimination complaints seen as barrier to address Latino underrepresentation in college faculty

A GAO study identified the process of employment discrimination complaints as a significant barrier to addressing this

Latin Times · Apr 17, 2024

Nearly $100 Billion in COVID Relief Money Remains Unspent

State governments have until the end of 2026 to spend the cash, even though Congress ended the COVID-19 emergency declaration last year.

Reason · Apr 11, 2024

Byzantine Tax Laws Threaten To Make Us All Tax Cheats

The Department of Justice is suing several tax preparers for filing fraudulent returns, but even honest filers risk running afoul of tax laws.

Reason · Mar 25, 2024

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Face Urgent Infrastructure and Digital Needs Amid DEI Program Closures: GAO

A study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office highlights issues in physical and digital infrastructure

Latin Times · Mar 20, 2024