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NRC Pilots Risk-informed Inspection Changes
Read the release →NRC Will Hold Public Meetings to Discuss Potential Restart of Crane Clean Energy Center
Read the release →GAO Makes MedPAC Appointments
WASHINGTON (May 29, 2025) – Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of two new members to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC…
Read the release →FTA Announces $1.5 Billion Notice of Funding Opportunity to Expand Bus Manufacturing
FTA today announced the availability of approximately $1.5. billion to support state and local efforts to buy buses; build bus facilities; and support workforce development. The competitive grant funds are available through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FTA’s Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities and Low or No Emission programs. FTA's Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program supports transit agencies in buying and rehabilitating buses and vans and building bus maintenance facilities. FTA’s Low or No Emission Program makes funding available to help transit agencies buy or lease U.S.-built low- or no-emission vehicles, including related equipment or facilities. This year’s NOFO updates previous requirements by removing funding priorities related to climate change, sustainability, environmental justice, and diversity, equity and inclusion. FTA is now prioritizing transit agencies that describe how their projects will improve the accessibility of transportation for families with young children, with a focus on improved access to jobs, healthcare and retail. Applications are due by July 14, 2025. Links : FY2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity Low or No Emission Grant Program Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program Press Release
Read the release →GAO Recommendations Have Led to $725 Billion in Financial Benefits – New Duplication and Cost Savings Report Shows Potential for Another $100 Billion or More
WASHINGTON (May 13, 2025) – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) today issued its 15th annual report identifying new opportunities to save taxpayers billions of dollars by reducing overlap, duplication, and fragmentation…
Read the release →Strengthening Accountability in the Federal Government: GAO Issues Revisions to the "Green Book"
WASHINGTON (May 15, 2025) Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued revisions to Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, also known as the Green Book. The Green Book sets the standards and provides the…
Read the release →GAO Seeks New Members for Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council
WASHINGTON (May 8, 2025) - The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is seeking nominations for up to five positions on its Tribal and Indigenous Advisory Council (TIAC). The Council was formed in 2022 to provide insights and recommendations…
Read the release →GAO Makes MACPAC Appointments
WASHINGTON (May 5, 2025)—Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), today announced the appointment of two new members to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission…
Read the release →Milwaukee Judge Obstructed Arrest of Illegal Alien Accused of Strangulation, Battery, and Domestic Abuse
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs Milwaukee Judge Obstructed Arrest of Illegal Alien Accused of Strangulation, Battery, and Domestic Abuse WASHINGTON – Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested for obstructing the arrest of Eduardo Flores-Ruiz. This criminal illegal alien has a laundry list of violent criminal charges including strangulation and suffocation, battery, and domestic abuse. Ruiz has illegally entered the U.S. twice. On April 18, 2025, ICE assisted by deputized FBI law enforcement officials carried out a targeted operation to arrest Ruiz at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Judge Dugan intentionally misdirected ICE agents away from this criminal illegal alien to obstruct the arrest and try to help him evade arrest. Thankfully, our FBI partners chased down this illegal alien, arrested him and removed him from American communities. Statement From Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin: “This criminal illegal alien has a laundry list of violent criminal charges including strangulation and suffocation, battery, and domestic abuse. Ruiz illegally entered the US twice. “Since President Trump was inaugurated, activist judges have tried to obstruct President Trump and the American people’s mandate to make America safe and secure our homeland— but this judge’s actions to shield an accused violent criminal illegal alien from justice is shocking and shameful. “We are thankful for our partners at the FBI for helping remove this accused criminal from America’s streets. If you are here illegally and break the law, we will hunt you down, arrest you and lock you up. That's a promise.” # # #
Read the release →GAO’s Comptroller General Inducted into the Government Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON (April 3, 2025) The Honorable Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), is a 2025 Government Hall of Fame inductee. Government Executive created…
Read the release →GAO Reports an Estimated $162 billion in Improper Payments Across the Federal Government in Fiscal Year 2024
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2025) GAO today issued its report on federal agencies’ improper payments estimates for fiscal year 2024, reporting that agencies identified $162 billion in payment errors. Improper payments are those that should not have…
Read the release →GAO Named Best Place to Work for 5th Straight Year
WASHINGTON (March 6, 2025) For the fifth consecutive year, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) ranked number one on the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Place to Work rankings, released today. GAO placed first overall among mid-size…
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