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+{"gao_id": "GAO-24-105281", "published": "2023-10-19T12:00:00Z", "released": "2023-11-15T07:00:00Z", "summary": "Each year, sole proprietors\u2014like gig workers, social media influencers, and trade workers in business for themselves\u2014underreport income that leads to about $80 billion in unpaid taxes. These taxpayers may have difficulty paying their taxes accurately, in part, because they have no tax withholding. Experts we surveyed also said that sole proprietors may find current tax guidance too technical and could be confused about income from...", "title": "Sole Proprietor Compliance: Treasury and IRS Have Opportunities to Reduce the Tax Gap", "topics": ["Taxes", "Tax Policy and Administration", "Taxpayers", "Tax gap", "Tax compliance", "Income taxes", "Tax returns", "Sole proprietors", "Compliance oversight", "Workers", "Tax deductions", "Small business", "Regulatory noncompliance"], "type": "reports-testimonies", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-105281", "versions": [{"title": "Highlights Page (1 page)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24105281high.pdf"}, {"title": "Full Report (71 pages)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24105281.pdf"}]}

data/2023-11-15/GAO-24-106152.json

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+{"gao_id": "GAO-24-106152", "published": "2023-11-15T12:00:00Z", "released": "2023-11-15T07:00:00Z", "summary": "States received hundreds of billions in federal COVID-19 relief funds. Selected state budget office staff we spoke with said they experienced some challenges with planning for and using the funds, such as delays and changes to federal guidance. They also noted that: Using pre-existing federal programs to distribute the funds was more efficient for states and the flexibility of new programs allowed them to address...", "title": "COVID-19 Relief Funds: State Experiences Could Inform Future Federal Relief Funding", "topics": ["Federal spending", "Federal funds", "Reporting requirements", "Budget and Spending", "Public health emergencies", "Housing assistance", "Compliance oversight", "Federal agencies", "Financial management", "pandemics", "Territories and possessions"], "type": "reports-testimonies", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106152", "versions": [{"title": "Highlights Page (1 page)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24106152high.pdf"}, {"title": "Full Report (43 pages)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24106152.pdf"}]}

data/2023-11-15/GAO-24-106578.json

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+{"gao_id": "GAO-24-106578", "published": "2023-11-15T12:00:00Z", "released": "2023-11-15T07:00:00Z", "summary": "The Securities and Exchange Commission enforces securities laws that protect investors. The SEC collected $3.5 billion in penalties for securities law violations in FY23. Some of that goes to the Investor Protection Fund, which rewards whistleblowers and supports investor education. We audit and issue opinions annually on SEC and Fund financial statements and on related internal controls (e.g., processes to reasonably assure that transactions are...", "title": "Financial Audit: Securities and Exchange Commission's FY 2023 and FY 2022 Financial Statements", "topics": ["Financial instruments", "Whistleblowers", "Strategic goals", "Auditing and Financial Management", "Compliance oversight", "Investment advisers", "Financial statements", "Federal rulemaking", "Securities laws", "Investor protection", "Small business"], "type": "reports-testimonies", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106578", "versions": [{"title": "Full Report (204 pages)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24106578.pdf"}]}

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+{"gao_id": "GAO-24-106668", "published": "2023-11-15T12:00:00Z", "released": "2023-11-15T07:00:00Z", "summary": "The Federal Housing Finance Agency's goal is to keep the housing finance system healthy by supervising and regulating Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The agency spent $386 million in FY 2023 to do its work. We audit and issue opinions annually on the agency's financial statements and on related internal controls (e.g., processes to reasonably assure that transactions are...", "title": "Financial Audit: Federal Housing Finance Agency's FY 2023 and FY 2022 Financial Statements", "topics": ["Accounting standards", "Safety and soundness", "Strategic goals", "Information security", "Auditing and Financial Management", "Compliance oversight", "Financial statements", "Housing finance", "Housing", "Financial reporting", "Internal controls"], "type": "reports-testimonies", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106668", "versions": [{"title": "Full Report (144 pages)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24106668.pdf"}]}

data/2023-11-15/GAO-24-106737.json

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+{"gao_id": "GAO-24-106737", "published": "2023-11-15T12:00:00Z", "released": "2023-11-15T07:00:00Z", "summary": "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau works to enhance citizens' financial education and ensure that banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat people fairly. The agency spent $2.75 billion in FY 2023 to do its work. We audit and issue an opinion annually on CFPB's financial statements and on related internal controls (e.g., processes to reasonably assure that transactions are properly authorized and recorded). In FY...", "title": "Financial Audit: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's FY 2023 and FY 2022 Financial Statements", "topics": ["Accounting standards", "Financial products", "Information security", "Financial management systems", "Auditing and Financial Management", "Compliance oversight", "Financial statements", "Federal reserve system", "Financial reporting", "Consumers", "Internal controls"], "type": "reports-testimonies", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106737", "versions": [{"title": "Full Report (111 pages)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/D24106737.pdf"}]}

data/2023-11-15/GAO-24-107095.json

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+{"gao_id": "GAO-24-107095", "published": "2023-11-15T12:00:00Z", "released": "2023-11-15T07:00:00Z", "summary": "Employers, banks, and other third-parties file \"information returns\" with the IRS detailing your income and other factors that can affect your tax bill. Mismatches between this information and what you report on your taxes can indicate errors or fraud. This Snapshot report covers our work on tax information reporting and how IRS could, for example: Improve its use of information returns Lay the groundwork to...", "title": "Tax Enforcement: IRS Can Improve Use of Information Returns to Enhance Compliance", "topics": ["Taxes", "Social media", "Tax Policy and Administration", "Taxpayers", "Tax returns", "Wages", "Tax system", "Workers", "Banking", "Regulatory noncompliance", "Real property"], "type": "reports-testimonies", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-107095", "versions": [{"title": "Full Report (2 pages)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24107095.pdf"}]}

data/2023-11-15/GAO-24-900483.json

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+{"gao_id": "GAO-24-900483", "published": "2023-11-15T12:00:00Z", "released": "2023-11-15T07:00:00Z", "summary": "GAO's work yielded $70.4 billion in financial benefits for the federal government in FY 2023\u2014a return of $84 for every dollar invested in us. We did it by recommending ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness in federal programs, and more. We also identified 1,220 other benefits\u2014things that improve programs and operations but can't be measured in dollars. For example, our work led to: Actions preventing...", "title": "Performance and Accountability Report, Fiscal Year 2023", "topics": ["Strategic plan", "Federal spending", "Strategic goals", "Performance and accountability report", "Performance measurement", "Compliance oversight", "Federal agencies", "GAO Mission and Operations", "Financial reporting", "pandemics", "Internal controls"], "type": "reports-testimonies", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-900483", "versions": [{"title": "Full Report (151 pages)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24900483.pdf"}]}

data/2024-11-15/GAO-24-106436.json

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+{"gao_id": "GAO-24-106436", "published": "2024-11-15T12:00:00Z", "released": "2023-11-15T07:00:00Z", "summary": "This Q&A report looks at how policies regarding the sexual orientation and gender identity of military service members have changed over time. LGBTQ+ individuals may now serve openly in the Coast Guard, and it is trying to provide an inclusive environment for these members. For example, Coast Guard started a voluntary diversity and inclusion education program. It also has a gender transition request policy which...", "title": "Coast Guard: Issues and Policies Related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity of Service Members", "topics": ["Equal opportunity", "LGBTQ+ issues", "Social media", "Sexual assaults", "Homeland security", "Armed forces", "Sexual orientation", "Homeland Security", "Gender identity", "Climate", "Sex discrimination"], "type": "reports-testimonies", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106436", "versions": [{"title": "Full Report (13 pages)", "url": "https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24106436.pdf"}]}