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NEW BLOG POST—What’s watching you from the shadows this Halloween—a ghost? A ghoul? Your boss? In today’s digital world, employers are increasingly using digital surveillance tools to monitor workers. Today's WatchBlog post explores whether these tools increase productivity or just give employees the creeps: https://lnkd.in/eK7cxe_n

We’re hiring! GAO’s Office of Inspector General is hiring two Assistant Directors to manage and conduct audits and reviews of GAO programs, operations, and activities and produce high-quality, timely reports. Apply by November 7, here: https://lnkd.in/e9QHvGfd

Radioactive materials are commonly used for medical and industrial purposes. But if they fell into the wrong hands, they could be used to make a dirty bomb. GAO’s Allison Bawden discusses how to better secure radioactive materials against this risk on Federal News Network’s podcast Federal Drive with Tom Temin: https://lnkd.in/eg9b3sjb

NEW BLOG POST—PFAS, known as forever chemicals, can be found everywhere—in household products, the food we eat, the water we drink, and even in people’s bloodstreams. Our new WatchBlog post looks at health concerns associated with PFAS and federal efforts to reduce public exposure to these chemicals: https://lnkd.in/eRK7Y-4c

Nothing is more frustrating than a website that is difficult to use. By law, federal websites should be accessible, mobile-friendly, and searchable. GAO’s Carol Harris discusses whether federal agencies met these requirements last year on Federal News Network’s podcast Federal Drive with Tom Temin: https://lnkd.in/eC35b5Mc

NEW BLOG POST—Working from picturesque locations like Alaska and Hawaii, or one of the U.S. territories may seem like a dream come true. But the government often struggles to recruit and retain workers in such remote areas. Today’s WatchBlog post explores how factors like cost of living and limited career growth opportunities may impact hiring efforts: https://lnkd.in/eett2_Tv

NEW BLOG POST—China is the world's largest investor in other countries, providing funding for projects abroad like roads, railways and telecommunications. Today’s WatchBlog post explores how China uses these investments to expand its global influence and what that could mean for U.S. interests: https://lnkd.in/e5bpxGPC

We’re hiring! GAO is looking for interns to join our administrative and staff offices—such as Public Affairs, Human Capital, Congressional Relations and more—this spring! This job posting closes November 1 or when we receive 200 applications. Apply at the links below⬇️ Undergraduate students apply here: https://lnkd.in/e6ttJK68 Graduate students apply here: https://lnkd.in/eXPFre8H

Hurricanes Milton and Helene demonstrated the growing threat and impact of weather-related disasters. In recent years, FEMA has responded to an increasing number of these emergencies—stretching its workforce and resources. Last night, GAO’s Chris Currie discussed our work on this issue on NBC. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e83y48eE

Millions of college students experience food insecurity—skipping meals or eating less because they can’t afford food. Join our experts for an EdTrust webinar exploring our work on this important issue—October 16th at 2 p.m. ET. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/eVQwfmdk