
Government Matters (Full Show) – January 6, 2022
The Government Accountability Office’s role as federal watchdog and its Covid-19 oversight; the use of the Defense Production Act during the pandemic
The Government Accountability Office’s role as federal watchdog and its Covid-19 oversight; the use of the Defense Production Act during the pandemic
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) just wrapped up its 100th year in existence. The federal government watchdog continues to transform management efforts, analyze federal spending and support the country in times of crisis. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States and head of GAO, said he thinks the U.S. needed a stronger national Covid-19 […]
Under the Defense Production Act (DPA), federal agencies can require companies to prioritize government contracts during a national emergency like the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there have been some challenges in using that authority, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. William Russell, director of contracting and national security acquisitions at GAO, said agencies have […]