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The federal judiciary paid over $1 billion in rent in FY 2025—40% was for administrative spaces. How much of this space is actually used? The judiciary doesn’t know. GAO’s David Marroni discusses this issue on @FederalNewsNet's podcast: federalnewsnetwork.com/leasi…
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NEW PODCAST—Satellites used by @NOAA to monitor weather are aging and need replaced. Plans to do so were recently changed to cut costs. Learn more about these changes & what they could mean for the U.S.’s ability to monitor weather from GAO’s Kevin Walsh: gao.gov/video/foggy-forecast…
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Textile Circular Economy: Policy Options for the U.S. gao.gov/products/gao-27-1081…
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Congress’s needs and priorities are changing rapidly in response to opportunities and challenges like AI, fiscal pressure, & national security threats. In our new Strategic Plan, we chart a course to help meet both the needs of Congress and our mission: gao.gov/products/gao-27-9006…
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PRESS RELEASE—GAO Unveils New Strategic Plan Focused on the Nation's Emerging Challenges and Opportunities gao.gov/press-release/gao-re…
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Spooky season is upon us! Beware of “ghost” preparers—tax professionals who aren’t what they seem! These fraudsters can haunt Americans seeking help with tax paperwork, stealing taxpayers’ refunds & identities. Learn how to spot them in today’s blog post: gao.gov/blog/beware-ghost-pr…
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