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world6 days ago•11 min saved

Youth Networks and Policy Gaps Fuel U.S. Gun Trafficking to Mexican Cartels

A new investigation reveals that American teenagers in border states like Arizona are increasingly acting as intermediaries for Mexican cartels, selling military-style rifles for profit and social status. While the U.S. government has spent millions to curb this flow, a recent GAO report highlights a lack of effective performance metrics and coordination. Experts argue that lax gun laws in states like Arizona and Texas facilitate this 'straw purchasing,' with hundreds of thousands of weapons believed to cross the border annually despite limited seizure numbers.

via The New York Times|

#arizona #gao-report #gun-trafficking

politics23 days ago•392 min saved

GAO: Federal paid-leave bill tops $9.5B as downsizing push takes hold

A Government Accountability Office report finds the Trump-era push to shrink the federal government coincided with a 435% jump in paid administrative leave, totaling about $9.5 billion last year. Roughly $6.7 billion of that came from a deferred resignation program that paid about 140,000 workers who agreed to quit in 2025 through September. The White House did not comment. The GAO notes cost estimates are uncertain and tied to workforce-reduction efforts, while data show the federal workforce has declined by more than 271,000 since 2015 as of July.

via NBC News|

#deferred-resignation #elon-musk #federal-workforce

energy1 month ago•20 min saved

U.S. Strategic Reserves Near 40-Year Low Threaten Salt Caverns

The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has fallen below 300 million barrels—the lowest in four decades—and is expected to drain to about 243 million barrels as 172 million barrels are released to blunt disruptions tied to the Iran conflict. The SPR’s oil is stored in 60 salt caverns across Texas and Louisiana with a total capacity of 714 million barrels. Continued drawdowns raise concerns among engineers that salt walls may widen, salt may dissolve, and thermal shocks could damage the caverns’ ability to pump oil quickly in emergencies. The Department of Energy says caverns remain viable and only the oil–water mix changes, while GAO warns that repeated drawdowns could threaten long‑term viability. Some experts, like Siddharth Misra, also note a practical operating floor around 70 million barrels and warn that dropping below ~300 million increases risk to cavern integrity.

via Yahoo Finance|

#cavern-integrity #drawdown #energy

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

GAO flags inflated savings claims by DOGE program

The Government Accountability Office found Elon Musk’s DOGE overestimated federal savings, with $110 billion in claimed cuts from contracts, grants and leases not verifiable and broader claims pushing total savings to $215 billion. Key issues included 2,503 of 13,476 contract terminations having no termination action, leases claimed at $113 million that actually totaled $53.5 million, and many leases already in termination before DOGE began. The GAO urged prominent caveats on the DOGE site about data quality and reliability, and DOGE did not respond to requests for information.

via CNBC|

#doge #federal-spending #gao-report

government2 months ago•4 min saved

GAO Flags Transparency Gaps in DOGE's Wall of Receipts Savings

GAO finds that DOGE’s Wall of Receipts savings claims—covering contracts, grants, and leases—are not transparently calculated and lack data-quality disclosures. As of July 7, 2026, the page lists $110 billion in savings, but issues include 108 of 264 leases described as terminated that were already in process before DOGE existed, 96% of grant savings with unknown calculation methods, and a DoD IT contract showing no actual savings after supposed termination; DOGE has not updated the site or explained data limitations. GAO recommends prominently displaying data quality issues, but DOGE did not respond to inquiries.

via U.S. Government Accountability Office (.gov)|

#data-quality #doge #federal-spending

politics4 months ago•5 min saved

GAO Finds Hasty Camp East Montana Opening Wasted Millions and Raised Safety Flags

A GAO report says Camp East Montana at Fort Bliss opened hastily in 2025 to aid the Trump-era deportation push, wasting millions on services before detainees arrived and lacking basic safety features; three detainees have died, with evidence in one death reportedly missing or destroyed. DHS and ICE are reviewing contracts and planning upgrades with a new contractor and increased oversight rather than closing the facility.

via The New York Times|

#camp-east-montana #detention #fort-bliss

defense1 year ago•4 min saved

Pentagon's Mega-Constellation Faces Supply Chain Challenges in GAO Report

The GAO report highlights ongoing supply chain problems, particularly with optical communication terminals, that are delaying the deployment of the Pentagon's mega-constellation under the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). Despite efforts to address these issues and improve development strategies, concerns remain about the readiness and testing of satellite tranches, which could impact the program's schedule and effectiveness.

via SpaceNews|

#defense #gao-report #pwsa

crime-and-law-enforcement2 years ago•4 min saved

"USPS Faces Crime Surge with Outdated Data and Rising Worker Robberies"

The USPS is experiencing a significant rise in postal crimes, including a sevenfold increase in robberies, but relies on outdated data from 2011 to determine the size and location of its law enforcement workforce. A GAO report highlights that the Postal Inspection Service has not reassessed its staffing needs in over a decade, despite the surge in crime. The USPS plans to conduct a new security force assessment by April 2025, but currently, the postal police workforce remains understaffed and misaligned with current security needs.

via Federal News Network|

#crime-and-law-enforcement #gao-report #law-enforcement

space2 years ago•3 min saved

Artemis 3 Moon Landing Faces Potential Delay to 2027

A report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that the first crewed landing of NASA's Artemis lunar exploration program is unlikely to occur before 2027. The report highlighted slow progress on the Human Landing System (HLS) lunar lander being developed by SpaceX and the development of new lunar spacesuits by Axiom Space as major factors contributing to the delay. The GAO concluded that SpaceX is facing multiple issues that limit progress and jeopardize its ability to support an Artemis III mission in 2025. The report also flagged delays in SpaceX's HLS development and potential delays in the development of spacesuits by Axiom.

via SpaceNews|

#artemis #gao-report #lunar-exploration