Government Accountability Office
Broadband Deployment: Agencies Should Take Steps to Better Meet Deadline for Processing Permits
The federal government is investing billions of dollars in expanding broadband access. Some new infrastructure—such as broadband towers—will be situated on federal lands. Federal agencies are required to process applications for such permits within 270 days. The Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service process most of these applications. Between 2018-2022, both agencies missed the deadline for some applications and for others couldn't determine if they processed the applications on time.
Spectrum IT Modernization: Incorporating Leading Practices Could Improve Planning Effort (Government Accountability Office)
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Precision Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges for Technology Adoption and Use
Precision agriculture involves collecting, analyzing, and taking actions based on data.
Artificial Intelligence: The Government Accountability Office's Work to Leverage Technology and Ensure Responsible Use
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is exploring internal use of artificial intelligence (AI) to make its work for Congress and taxpayers more efficient, in-depth, and effective. By developing these tools, GAO is also gaining insight into the benefits and risks of AI, which will help GAO evaluate other agencies' use and better provide technical assistance to Congress. As of January 2024, GAO is exploring the following eight AI use cases: