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Management Matters with James-Christian BlockwoodWaste, Fraud, Abuse and Efficiency -U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice Michael HorowitzGovernment efficiency is THE topic of conversation since the start of President Trump's second term. But does the government already have the tools to prevent waste, fraud and abuse? Who's conducting oversight already, and how?We're joined by U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and Inspector General of the Department of Justice Michael Horowitz to talk about how the government already has a substantial efficiency toolkit that predates the Department of Government Efficiency.2025-06-0227 min
The Daily Politic NewsThe Daily Politic Briefing - 27/05/2025Welcome to The Daily Politic Briefing! Good day, listeners. The political landscape is buzzing with activity as tensions rise between Republicans and government watchdogs, Congress tackles major tax legislation, and international relations face new challenges. Today, we bring you the most significant developments shaping Washington and beyond, with analysis to help you understand what's at stake. In today's briefing, we'll cover the growing conflict between Republicans and the Government Accountability Office, the Senate's approach to the House tax cut package, a bipartisan push for new Russia sanctions, tributes to the late Representative Charlie Rangel, judicial nomination tensions, Trump's surprising housing...2025-05-2704 min
The Daily Scoop PodcastA DHS office asked staff to bring their own chairs to work; GAO identifies $100B in potential government cost savingsAmid a governmentwide effort to bring federal employees back to the office, a small but powerful biometrics office based in the Department of Homeland Security is now so packed that employees were briefly asked to bring their own chairs to work. An email viewed by FedScoop shows that employees of the Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM) were at one point guided to bring their own chairs to work. That advice was quickly rescinded, with the email saying that despite the initial guidance, staff should not bring their own chairs to the office while thanking employees for their patience as...2025-05-1405 minThe Daily Scoop PodcastGAO audits of DOGE underway; GSA unveils modernized IT tool procurement strategyGovernment Accountability Office auditors are examining the “digital footprint” left by DOGE in Treasury Department, Social Security Administration and Office of Personnel Management IT systems, the watchdog’s leader told Congress on Tuesday. Testifying before the Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee, Comptroller General Gene Dodaro said GAO auditors are looking into what data was accessed by the Elon Musk underlings during their forays into agency IT systems, and determining if any changes were made. “We’re looking at the digital footprint within each of these major systems across government,” Dodaro said, naming OPM, SSA and Treasury specifically. “So we’ll have a better id...2025-04-3003 min
The Federal Drive with Terry GertonMore from our sit down with Comptroller General Gene DodaroFederal budgets, spending and appropriations the top parlor topics these days. You could almost forget that runaway entitlement and debt service spending are gaining momentum. Like a python constricting the life out of the republic. For a measured account of how Congress might proceed, I spoke with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2025-03-1707 minThe Federal Drive with Terry GertonThe federal high risk list in the comptroller general's own wordsFew events raise the hackles of believers in good government more than the biannual list of high-risk federal programs. Compiled by the Government Accountability Office, it details where the government is bleeding the most money and where it's in danger of operational failure. For his perspective on the high risk list, I spoke at length with GAO's chief, Comptroller General Gene Dodaro. We started with how many of these reports he's overseen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2025-03-0727 min
Fed Gov Today5/8/24: Records fall in the TSP; workforce intelligence coming for AI; 5 decades of service for the Comptroller GeneralSome records are falling in your Thrift Savings Plan. More federal employees are bringing money into the TSP than ever, and the Plan is breaking other records too. Kim Weaver, Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, tells you about some of the other records the TSP is breaking, and why the Board thinks those records are falling.Federal agencies have new guidance from the Office of Personnel Management on using generative artificial intelligence responsibly. The guidance includes nine general recommendations for employees and use-case examples with specific...2024-05-0834 min
The GovNavigators ShowThe Smartest Man in GovernmentThe GovNavigators are joined this week by the smartest man in government - the Comptroller of the United States Gene Dodaro. Robert and Adam reflect on Gene's 50 (!) years of service at the Government Accountability Office, the changes he's seen in the government over that time, and the areas he's particularly proud of in his almost 15 years leading the government's watchdog organization. And you'll probably learn a few things about him you might not know. Show NotesInside the Blunders That Plunged the College Admission Season Into DisarrayHHS opens probe into UnitedHealth’s cy...2024-03-1829 min
Understanding CongressWhat Does the U.S. Government Accountability Office Do? (with Gene Dodaro)The topic of this episode is, “What does the U.S. Government Accountability Office do?”To answer that question we have Gene Dodaro. He is the eighth Comptroller General of the United States—that means he is the head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). He has held that position since December 2010. Prior to becoming the top dog at this government watchdog agency, Gene held other executive positions at GAO, including Chief Operating Officer. Remarkably, Gene has spent a half of a century at the agency. So, with all that experience I can think of nobody...2023-08-0732 min
Government MattersHomelessness in the US, GAO 2022 findings, Japan’s increased defense budget – January 5, 2023'Homelessness is a life and death public health crisis,' USICH executive director saysJeff Olivet, executive director of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, discusses how the agency addresses homelessness in the U.S. and its plan to decrease homelessness in the future. Who holds the government accountable?Gene Dodaro, head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office, discusses some of the office’s findings from 2022, and what it will be following in 2023. Japan makes historic changes to defense strategyYuki Tatsumi, senior fell...2023-01-0625 min
Building Trust in GovernmentFuture of the Federal WorkforceThe pandemic had a huge and lasting impact on the federal workforce and the workplace. Telework and hybrid work are here to stay. Meantime, the ability to recruit qualified and diverse candidates is more important than ever—with baby boomers retiring, and a talent gap in critical areas like cybersecurity. Listen to the discussion with Gene Dodaro, U.S. Comptroller General and head of the Government Accountability Office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-01-0323 minBuilding Trust in GovernmentFuture of the Federal WorkforceThe pandemic had a huge and lasting impact on the federal workforce and the workplace. Telework and hybrid work are here to stay. Meantime, the ability to recruit qualified and diverse candidates is more important than ever—with baby boomers retiring, and a talent gap in critical areas like cybersecurity. Listen to the discussion with Gene Dodaro, U.S. Comptroller General and head of the Government Accountability Office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-12-2823 min
The Business of Government HourBusiness of Government Hour: A conversation with Gene DodaroHow has the mission of the U.S. Government Accountability Office evolved? How is GAO innovating the way it does its oversight mission? What does the future hold for the U.S. Government Accountability Office? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, leader of the GAO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-03-141h 58
FEI Weekly PodcastEpisode 47: The Growing Role of the Federal GovernmentWith the passage of the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package the US federal government will have a monumental task of accounting for how and where the money is spent. As head of the Government Accountability Office, Comptroller General Gene Dodaro will be responsible for overseeing how taxpayer dollars are spent and provide objective, non-partisan, fact-based analysis.Special Guest: Gene Dodaro .2021-06-1052 min
The Search for AccountabilityComptroller General Gene DodaroThis week, Michael Binder spoke with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, with the Government Accountability Office.2021-04-0746 minThe Search for AccountabilityComptroller General Gene DodaroThis week, Michael Binder spoke with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, with the Government Accountability Office.2021-04-0746 min
The Search for AccountabilityComptroller General Gene DodaroThis week, Michael Binder spoke with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, with the Government Accountability Office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2021-04-0743 min
The Engine Room of DemocracyChecks and Balances: The Role of Auditors and Inspectors General Insuring a Healthy and Responsible GovernmentGene Dodaro is the comptroller general of the United States government and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Established by Congress as a watchdog, the GAO is the one organization that forces truthfulness and accountability across the federal government. In this session, Dodaro discusses the critical role of independent oversight as a foundation for rule of law.2020-10-0700 min
KPFA - The Ralph Nader Radio HourYour Tax Dollars/Animal AgricultureRalph questions the Comptroller of the United States, Gene Dodaro, head of the Government Accountability Office, about a long overdue audit of the Pentagon. Plus, Dr. Gordon Douglas, co-founder of Princeton Studies Food has some pretty harsh words for our industrial animal agriculture system.
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Ralph Nader Radio HourYour Tax Dollars/Animal AgricultureRalph questions the Comptroller of the United States, Gene Dodaro, head of the Government Accountability Office, about a long overdue audit of the Pentagon. Plus, Dr. Gordon Douglas, co-founder of Princeton Studies Food has some pretty harsh words for our industrial animal agriculture system. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe2018-02-241h 03