GAO Targets AI, Cybersecurity Oversight in New Strategic Plan

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is putting artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity at the center of its oversight priorities for the next five years, while also planning to expand its own use of emerging technologies to improve government accountability and support Congress. In its new strategic plan for fiscal years (FY) 2027 through 2032, released on Oct. 16, GAO outlined three overarching goals focused on evaluating federal programs, improving government performance, and str