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GAO 2023 High-Risk List Hearing

Original title: GAO'S 2023 HIGH RISK LIST: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE

January 1, 2023

government accountabilityfederal spendingcybersecuritywaste and fraudgovernment efficiency

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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$2,000-Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$1,764Senior AdvisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Unspecified 0$8940Oct 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$865senior advisorSep 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Gary Petersen$500senior advisorAug 2020
Gary Peterson for Nevada City Council 2020Oerating EngineersLocal No.3District 80 PAC$400-Oct 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The GAO's serves as a roadmap for Congress to identify and reform inefficient federal programs, which has historically resulted in over $675 billion in taxpayer savings over the last 17 years.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal Agencies

Agencies are subject to GAO oversight and are expected to implement reforms to address identified high-risk vulnerabilities.

Taxpayers

Taxpayers are affected by the efficiency of government spending and the reduction of waste in federal programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing to review the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) 2023 'High Risk List,' which identifies federal programs vulnerable to fraud, waste, and mismanagement. The committee discussed progress made in saving taxpayer funds and highlighted cybersecurity as a critical area requiring immediate attention.

Key Facts

  • The GAO High-Risk List identifies federal programs vulnerable to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
  • Congress and federal agencies have saved over $675 billion in taxpayer dollars over the last 17 years by addressing GAO high-risk recommendations.
  • The federal government realized an estimated $100 billion in financial benefits over the last two years due to improvements in high-risk areas.
  • 16 out of 34 high-risk areas showed documented improvements, the highest number since the GAO began tracking.
  • Cybersecurity is currently ranked as one of the top five high-risk areas requiring significant attention.
  • The GAO has issued over 4,000 recommendations related to cybersecurity since 2010.
  • The MEGABYTE Act, based on GAO recommendations, has saved taxpayers over $450 million by reducing duplicative software purchases.

Why It Matters

The GAO's serves as a roadmap for Congress to identify and reform inefficient federal programs, which has historically resulted in over $675 billion in taxpayer savings over the last 17 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GAO High-Risk List?
It is a list published by the Government Accountability Office at the start of each Congress that identifies federal programs and operations vulnerable to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement.
Why does the Senate hold hearings on this list?
The Committee uses the list to identify specific problems in government operations and to develop bipartisan legislation to improve efficiency and save taxpayer money.

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Increased Focus on Cybersecurity

The GAO has elevated cybersecurity to a top-five high-risk area, reflecting a shift in federal oversight priorities toward digital infrastructure.

Government Accountability Office

Connected Entities

personGary Peters“Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs”Map →
personEugene L. Dodaro“Comptroller General of the United States”Map →
organizationGovernment Accountability Office“Congressional watchdog agency”Map →

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