GAO Says State Department Overseas Housing Rules Need Review
A new GAO report says State’s overseas housing-space standards date to 1991 and its measurement method differs from U.S. appraisal practice, raising oversight concerns.
Government Spending
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West Virginia governor says agency audits identified more than $168 million in potential annual savings
Gov. Patrick Morrisey said audits of three major state agencies and other reviews identified more than $168 million in potential annual savings, while disclosing a structural deficit involving TANF programs.
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U.S. Economy Grew at a 1.5% Annual Rate in the Second Quarter as Government Spending Fell
The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported slower U.S. economic growth in the second quarter of 2026, while June data showed continued increases in personal income, disposable income and consumer spending.
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CBO Estimates $1.2 Trillion Federal Deficit Through First Eight Months of Fiscal 2026
The Congressional Budget Office says the federal deficit reached an estimated $1.2 trillion through the first eight months of fiscal 2026, with revenues rising faster than outlays compared with the same period last year.
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Pentagon Signs $3.31 Billion Oracle Deal, With $6.99B Ceiling
The Department of War awarded Oracle a five-year, $3.311 billion software contract with an unexercised option that could raise its ceiling to $6.99 billion.
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Tempe’s next police-recruit application window remains open through September 2
Tempe opened its Police Officer – New Recruit application window July 9. Applications close September 2, with a listed $79,977 starting salary and testing scheduled for September 16 or September 19.
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DOJ charges two men in alleged $52.7 million tax-credit scheme
A July 21 indictment alleges two men filed 290 false pandemic tax-credit returns, while GAO warns about IRS controls and improper-payment risks.
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GAO Says Cloud Buying Still Faces Cost and Data Problems at 24 Agencies
United States Federal Watchdogs and Public Spending – GAO says cloud buying at 24 selected federal agencies is still hampered by weak cost data, outdated rules, and split software guidance. ([files.gao.gov](https://files.gao.gov/reports/GAO-26-107530/index.html))