The United States is the world's largest exporter of defense items such as ammunition and missiles. Public reports have raised concerns that some countries may be using these weapons in ways that violate human rights or harm civilians. U.S. agencies are responsible for ensuring weapons are not provided to countries that violate human rights. In 2023, the Department of State developed a process to respond...

The Department of Defense contracts with private sector companies to provide health care services for over 9 million beneficiaries in its TRICARE program—including active-duty service members, retirees, and their family members. As of September 2024, DOD had 13 health, dental, and pharmacy contracts valued at over $160 billion. We found that 11 of the 13 current contracts increased in value compared to prior versions for...

National Levee Database:
Roles and Responsibilities of Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA
GAO-25-107340
Published: Apr 24, 2025 . Publicly Released: Apr 24, 2025 .After Hurricane Katrina, the Army Corps of Engineers created a national database on U.S. levees—structures that help prevent flooding. The Corps and the Federal Emergency Management Agency maintain the publicly available database, which includes levee conditions and information about the people and property at risk if levees fail. The Corps and FEMA regularly update the database after levee inspections. This Q&A looks at how this...