GAO Has Found New Ways to Save the Federal Government Billions of Dollars
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog ReportShow Notes
Over the years, GAO’s work has helped save taxpayers billions of dollars by reducing duplication, overlap and fragmentation in programs. Each year, we issue a report that highlights this work. On this episode of the Watchdog Report—we’ll talk with…
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