Government Accountability Office (GAO) Archives

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Watchdog review sheds new light on DOGE’s downsizing impacts at DOD

The Pentagon experienced a substantial drop in its workforce volume as a result of the second Trump administration's "efficiency" campaign.

3 hours ago By Brandi Vincent

U.S. Air Force maintainters assigned to the 1st Special Operations Wing conduct preflight procedures on an AC-130J Ghostrider at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Dec. 8, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tori Haudenschild)

Policy hurdles, disconnect with Pentagon office lead to ‘mixed success’ for major SOCOM programs, watchdog says

The Government Accountability Office analyzed nine major SOCOM programs and found that some were delayed over inconsistent cost reporting and policy issues.

Jun 15, 2026 By Drew F. Lawrence

Marines with Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command pose for photos in cyber operations room at Lasswell Hall aboard Fort Meade, Maryland, Feb. 5, 2020. (Photo illustration source: DVIDS)

DOD to look at potential consolidations across cyber enterprise

GAO released a new report Wednesday that included recommendations for the Defense Department.

Sep 17, 2025 By Jon Harper

Watchdog spotlights need for clear metrics to assess DIU’s impacts as it matures

The Government Accountability Office examined the Defense Innovation Unit’s effectiveness in identifying and fielding industry-built technologies at scale.

Feb 27, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

GAO: Space Development Agency has not matured important laser link technology

On-orbit laser communications are a critical enabling technology for the Space Development Agency's planned mega-constellation known as the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.

Feb 26, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

GAO urges Pentagon to better define and identify its AI workforce

The Government Accountability Office issued a new report on the Defense Department's artificial intelligence efforts.

Dec 15, 2023 By Brandi Vincent

DOD lacks comprehensive guidance for acquiring AI technologies, says GAO

In response to inquiries from Congress, GAO reported that the DOD lacks department-wide guidance for how to acquire AI tools.

Jul 3, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Staff Sgt. Tullis Moore a cyber operator with 175th Cyber Operations, Maryland Air National Guard monitors cyber attacks during Exercise Southern Strike at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, April 21, 2023. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Renee Seruntine)

House bill directs study on redundancies in cyber training and funding across military services

A provision in the chairman's mark of the House Armed Services Committee's Fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act directs a GAO study regarding cyber operations.

Jun 13, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

707th Communications Squadron client system technicians update software for computers that will be used on Air Force networks at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

Air Force’s multibillion-dollar Enterprise IT as a Service program cleared for takeoff

The Air Force is ready to move forward with Wave 1 of EITAaS after the GAO denied the latest bid protest.

May 1, 2023 By Jon Harper

The DefenseScoop Podcast

Improving DOD business modernization systems

GAO’s Vijay D’Souza.

Apr 28, 2023 By DefenseScoop Staff