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- Food Safety
- Surface Transportation
- Retirement of the Space Shuttle
- Transition to Digital TV
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Following each presidential election, GAO serves as a resource to assist with the transition to a new Congress and administration. On this Web site, using its institutional knowledge and broad-based, nonpartisan work on matters across the government spectrum, GAO provides insight into, and recommendations for addressing, the nation’s major issues, risks and challenges. Also located throughout the site are key reports for further research, as well as contact information for and video messages from GAO experts.
Urgent IssuesA number of pressing issues demand urgent attention and continuing oversight to ensure the nation's security and well-being. |
Upcoming Reports on Major IssuesExamples of upcoming GAO work on major national issues confronting the 111th Congress and the new administration. |
Agency-by-Agency IssuesEach agency faces a range of distinctive major challenges affecting its mission, budget, and programs. |
Long-Term Fiscal OutlookGiven the federal government's long-term fiscal challenges, consideration should be given to an array of efforts to address the growing imbalance between expected spending and tax revenues. |
Management Challenges Across the GovernmentAgencies share a number of management challenges to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness and address current and emerging demands. These challenges must be addressed to effectively and efficiently implement new policy and program initiatives. |
Working with GAOGAO supports Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. |
Major Cost-Saving OpportunitiesA number of opportunities exist to limit costs and reduce waste across agencies and programs. |