Cost Estimate
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on March 12, 2024
Cost Estimate
September 20, 2024
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives announces bills that will be considered under suspension of the rules in that chamber. CBO estimates the effects of those bills on direct spending and revenues.
Cost Estimate
September 20, 2024
As reported by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions on February 1, 2024
Cost Estimate
September 20, 2024
As reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on August 1, 2024
Cost Estimate
September 19, 2024
As reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on September 18, 2024
Cost Estimate
September 19, 2024
As reported by the House Committee on Homeland Security on September 18, 2024
Cost Estimate
September 19, 2024
As reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 12, 2023
Report
September 19, 2024
CBO discusses the outlook for housing starts over the next 30 years—that is, the number of new single-family and multifamily housing units on which construction will be started—and describes the methodology behind its projections.
Presentation
September 18, 2024
This slide deck summarizes inflation patterns before, during, and after the pandemic.
Cost Estimate
September 16, 2024
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on December 6, 2023
Cost Estimate
September 16, 2024
As reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on August 1, 2024
Cost Estimate
September 16, 2024
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on July 31, 2024
Cost Estimate
September 16, 2024
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
on July 31, 2024
September 16, 2024
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
on July 31, 2024
Cost Estimate
September 16, 2024
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on
May 1, 2024
GAO
Published: Sep 20, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 20, 2024 .
The federal government invests more than $100 billion annually in IT. But these investments can be poorly managed—resulting in IT that fails to deliver needed improvements and is often late and over budget. A law aimed at improving IT management requires agencies to review their portfolios of IT projects and high-risk IT investments. Our ongoing analysis shows that agencies haven't completed these reviews. This statement..
Cloud Computing:
Agencies Need to Address Key OMB Procurement Requirements
GAO-24-106137
Published: Sep 10, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 20, 2024 .
In 2019, the Office of Management and Budget established 5 key requirements for agencies related to procuring secure, cost-effective cloud services. As of July 2024, the 24 major agencies set policies and guidance that addressed some of these requirements but not others. For example, all the agencies had established guidance to ensure their chief information officer oversees agency modernization efforts. But most hadn't established guidance...
GAO-24-106787
Published: Sep 10, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2024 .
Measures of well-being show many girls are struggling. Plus, how they're treated and disciplined in school can have profound effects that last into adulthood. This report examined discipline disparities among girls in public schools. Among girls, Black girls faced more and harsher forms of discipline than others. We found that Black girls received harsher punishments than White girls, even for similar infractions. Our analysis of...
GAO-24-107785
Published: Sep 19, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2024 .
This testimony discusses how federal agencies are combating the maritime flow of illicit drugs into the U.S. These drugs—and the criminal organizations that traffic and smuggle them—are significant threats to national security and public health. The Coast Guard leads operations to detect and disrupt the maritime flow of these drugs into the United States. It also provides ships and aircraft for such missions. But the...
GAO-24-106932
Published: Sep 19, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2024 .
Federal agencies often use consultants to conduct their work. But when the Defense Department and other agencies with sensitive missions contract with consultants also working for potential U.S. adversaries such as China, it can pose risks to national security. Existing regulations and policies don't specifically address consultant contracting activity with China prior to awarding most contracts. Congress has enacted laws aimed at strengthening assessment of...
GAO-24-106366
Published: Sep 12, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2024 .
Data shows that people with disabilities experience domestic violence at 5 times the rate of those without disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities are especially at risk. Some survivors may not be aware of or have access to services from local domestic violence programs. The Department of Health and Human Services has a key role in ensuring local programs that receive federal funds are accessible. HHS...
GAO-24-106783
Published: Sep 19, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2024 .
911 call centers get about 240 million phone calls a year. Some of the nation's call centers are working to upgrade to the next generation of technology. The new systems can provide more information to first responders, and can receive text messages, images, and more—in addition to traditional phone calls. We found: 7 of the 11 federal agencies operating 911 call centers were upgrading, but...
GAO-24-106732
Published: Sep 19, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2024 .
Colonias are predominantly rural, Hispanic communities near the U.S.-Mexico border. Many have poor access to drinking water, inadequate sewage systems, and substandard housing. Poverty rates are higher in regions with colonias. HUD and USDA have 5 grant and loan programs that target colonias to improve water and wastewater systems and housing. But USDA doesn't have accurate data on the extent of its programs' benefits. And...
GAO-24-107028
Published: Sep 19, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2024 .
Employers, banks, and other third-parties file "information returns" with the IRS detailing your income and other factors that can affect your tax bill. Mismatches between this data and what you report on your taxes can indicate errors or fraud. Recent changes to reporting requirements—including new rules for reporting cryptocurrency—could allow IRS to collect billions of dollars more in taxes. But IRS could better prepare to...
GAO-24-107080
Published: Sep 19, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2024 .
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial lists the names of more than 58,000 men and women who were killed in the war. 380 names have been added to it since its 1982 dedication, for example, to correct omissions. Not all Vietnam-era military casualties are eligible. We reviewed how DOD adds names. We also looked at its responses to requests to add 74 sailors who died in 1969...
Published: Sep 18, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 18, 2024 .
The Department of Health and Human Services gathers key information needed for public health emergencies, such as pandemics. This includes data on critical response resources and medical care capacity, among other things. We reviewed HHS's efforts to reduce unnecessary duplication, overlap, or fragmentation in the systems it uses to collect this kind of data, and its efforts to protect personal information. HHS doesn't have a...
GAO-24-106929
Published: Sep 18, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 18, 2024 .
In its construction projects, the Army Corps of Engineers may sometimes cause environmental damage. Its flood control efforts may, for example, harm fish populations. Corps project plans must include how it will reduce environmental damage. It must also report its progress in doing so. We found: The Corps didn't deliver required annual reports on the status of these projects to Congress after FY 2020 Corps...
GAO-24-107789
Published: Sep 18, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 18, 2024 .
In recent years, threats against members of Congress have increased. This has raised questions about states' ability to fill vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives. If the Speaker of the House announces there are more than 100 vacancies, federal law generally requires states to hold special elections within 49 days. We testified about state laws and perspectives on holding such elections. We surveyed state...
GAO-24-107391
Published: Sep 17, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 17, 2024 .
Each year, the Older Americans Act provides billions of dollars in grants for programs that help older people stay in their homes. And as the U.S. population ages, demand will likely increase for services like in-home meals, transportation, and caregiver support. We looked at fraud risk management in these programs administered by the Departments of Health and Human Services and Labor. Both agencies said the...
GAO-24-107730
Published: Sep 18, 2024 . Publicly Released: Sep 16, 2024 .
The Department of Veterans Affairs may require veterans filing disability claims to undergo medical exams, which are often conducted by contractors. We testified about how VA manages the quality of contracted disability exams and more. VA takes steps toward preventing low-quality work and correcting errors. For example, it requires contractors to create plans for improving the kinds of exams most prone to mistakes. VA has...
IASB
Announcement
20 Sep 2024
Meeting
20 Sep 2024
Consultation
19 Sep 2024
Update
18 Sep 2024
Announcement
16 Sep 2024
IRS
Elizabeth Askey named Chief of IRS Independent Office of Appeals
IR-2024-245, Sept. 23, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that Elizabeth Askey has been selected to serve as the Chief of the IRS Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals).
IR-2024-244, Sept. 19, 2024 —The Internal Revenue Service today updated its frequently asked questions in Fact Sheet 2024-30 for the Premium Tax Credit.
IR-2024-243, Sept. 19, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to beware of promoters claiming their services are necessary to resolve unpaid taxes owed to the IRS while charging excessive fees, often with no results.
IR-2024-242, Sept. 19, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will offer a free webinar September 26 on dealing with disasters from an individual tax perspective.
IR-2024-241, Sept. 18, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in parts of Pennsylvania affected by Tropical Storm Debby.
IR-2024-240, Sept. 18, 2024 — The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations to provide guidance for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit.
IR-2024-239, Sept. 17, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service today announced that Taxpayer Services Chief Kenneth C. Corbin has received the 2024 Government Executive of the Year Award from the Service to the Citizen Awards program.
IR-2024-238, Sept. 17, 2024 — The Internal Revenue Service has appointed 10 new members to the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee or ETAAC.
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