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GAO Says AI-Written Tax Comments Could Overwhelm Treasury Review
The audit covers 467 proposed and final regulations and finds no policy for mass AI-assisted submissions, limited virtual hearings and gaps in documenting public input.
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GAO Says 100-Program Broadband Push Still Lacks a National Strategy
The watchdog says coordination and National Broadband Map data-quality recommendations also remain incomplete as agencies steer tens of billions of dollars.
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GAO Projects Public Debt at 123% of GDP by 2036
Debt held by the public reached about $31.3 trillion in April, while net interest exceeded national-defense spending in fiscal 2025.
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GAO Finds Covered Telecom Equipment at Two Agencies
Defense reported three connected instances and blocked external access while six agencies used several methods to search their networks and inventories.
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GAO Leaves Treasury With 28 Priority Recommendations for 2026
Treasury closed four priority items since August 2025, but auditors still flag improper payments, cybersecurity and federal financial management.
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USAspending Data Gaps Persist Across $7 Trillion in Federal Outlays
GAO says other-transaction agreements are reported inconsistently and subaward records still have completeness and accuracy problems.