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Export Controls: Commerce Should Improve Workforce Planning and Information Sharing
WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Export Controls: Commerce Should Improve Workforce Planning and Information Sharing

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Fast Facts

The Bureau of Industry and Security oversees export of "dual-use" items--including computer chips--that can have both civilian and military uses. To protect U.S. national security while still facilitating trade, the bureau issues export licenses which are reviewed by the Departments of Defense, Energy, and State.

The bureau:

Hasn't assessed its long-term workforce needs, including size ... Show Full Article

Wildfire Management: Technologies for Forecasting, Detection, Mitigation, and Response
WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Wildfire Management: Technologies for Forecasting, Detection, Mitigation, and Response

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Fast Facts

We testified on wildlife management technologies before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

It is based primarily on the following reports:

Science & Tech Spotlight: Wildfire Detection Technologies

Artificial Intelligence in Natural Hazard Modeling: Severe Storms, Hurricanes, Floods, and Wildfires

Forest Service: Fully Following Leading Practices ... Show Full Article

Medicaid Managed Care: Improper Payment Estimate
WASHINGTON, June 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Medicaid Managed Care: Improper Payment Estimate

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Fast Facts

Improper payments are payments that shouldn't have been made, were made in the wrong amount, or lacked sufficient supporting documentation.

This Q&A looks at the improper payment estimate for Medicaid managed care. About three-quarters of Medicaid beneficiaries are in managed care, under which states pay private health plans a set fee per person to cover care.

Recently, Medicaid managed care's improper payment estimate has ... Show Full Article

Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Address Cutter Maintenance and Workforce Challenges
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:

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Coast Guard: Actions Needed to Address Cutter Maintenance and Workforce Challenges

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Fast Facts

To ensure the safety and security of the U.S. coastline and inland waterways, the Coast Guard relies heavily on a fleet of 241 cutters--vessels 65 feet or greater in length with accommodations for crew to live on board.

Due to deferred maintenance and challenges obtaining essential parts, the aging cutter fleet is becoming increasingly unavailable for missions as equipment fails.

To make ... Show Full Article