The Thrift Savings Plan is a key part of federal employees’ retirement savings. When TSP launched a new online system, many users were left unable to access funds or key account information needed to get loans and mortgages. GAO’s Jennifer Franks discusses what went wrong on Federal News Network’s podcast Federal Drive with Tom Temin: https://lnkd.in/e6e7Gv35
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Autonomous ships could transform the maritime environment. While technologies used to navigate these ships can reduce human error, they may also introduce new risks like cyberattacks. Learn more in our new report: https://lnkd.in/e9fUWkqg
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NEW BLOG POST—The Navy and Coast Guard need new ships to face growing maritime threats and carry out critical missions. But shipbuilding efforts have persistently fallen behind schedule and gone billions of dollars over budget. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at how the Navy and Coast Guard can improve these efforts: https://lnkd.in/e26_EMc5
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NEW BLOG POST—Many Americans rely on Social Security as part of their retirement security. But the program faces serious financial issues that could make it unable to pay full scheduled benefits in as soon as 10 years. Today’s WatchBlog looks at potential options for Social Security reform: https://lnkd.in/enw96Zer
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NEW BLOG POST—The Thrift Savings Plan is the largest retirement savings program and a key component of federal employees’ retirement savings. When TSP launched a new online system in 2022, many users were left unable to access funds or key account information needed to get loans and mortgages. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at what went wrong: https://lnkd.in/eMX7Pu9Y
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The Federal Protective Service’s contracted guards control access to government facilities and screen visitors for prohibited items. GAO’s David Marroni discusses challenges with guard performance and how to improve screening processes on Federal News Network’s podcast Federal Drive with Tom Temin: https://lnkd.in/exzZq5ZM
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Cybercriminals may have new targets—increasingly automated U.S. water infrastructure. A cyberattack on one or more of these systems could produce unsafe drinking water. Our new report looks at how the EPA could strengthen the cybersecurity of water and wastewater systems: https://lnkd.in/eX9cU2G5
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, we’ve identified lessons learned that could help federal agencies better prepare for, respond to, and recover from future emergencies. Today, we issued our 12th comprehensive COVID-19 report with a new recommendation for the Department of the Treasury to help it prepare for future financial disasters. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eVRNJnSM
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NASA’s Gateway—the first space station in lunar orbit—will help the Artemis mission return American astronauts to the Moon. In our new report, we look at steps NASA can take to ensure Gateway stays on schedule for its first launch in 2027: https://lnkd.in/dS-MGzaZ