Latest "High Risk List" stories

Oversight can’t happen if Congress slashes federal budget, GAO says

The proposed cuts together would force the agency to lay off 570 employees and leave vacancies left by attrition open.

By Molly Weisner

5 weeks ago

Can politics be put aside for a successful government reorg?

Reorganization can save taxpayers billions — if politics stay out of the way.

By Lisa M. McCarroll

5 years ago

Improving government efficiency on Capitol Hill

A House of Representatives caucus is working to equip the government through support for better project and program management.

By Tommy Goodwin, Project Management Institute

5 years ago

Ideas alone won’t improve the federal security clearance backlog

A Senate Intelligence Committee hearing recognized the risks and possible solutions surrounding the government's security clearance processing backlog, but offered no concrete plans.

By Jessie Bur

5 years ago

Federal security clearance process gets stamp of disapproval

The Government Accountability Office has added the governmentwide personnel screening process to its High Risk list, reserved for programs most vulnerable to waste, fraud and abuse.

By Jessie Bur

5 years ago

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