Advisories & Directives
Data without context is noise. These are the official conclusions, legislative referrals, and strategic warnings issued by the CFA Board based on our investigative findings.
Department of Education Travel Audit, FY2025
Findings on non-compliant travel and per diem spending within the Department of Education.
Review of VA High-Dollar Consulting Contracts
Assessment of value-for-money in large consulting engagements at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
IRS Call Center Performance and Taxpayer Wait Times
Analysis of call response times and service levels for individual taxpayers.
DoD Readiness Funding Gaps in FY2024 Appropriations
Brief on mismatches between stated readiness goals and actual appropriations.
EPA Grant Monitoring and Internal Control Weaknesses
Review of post-award monitoring for major environmental grant programs.
Status of HHS COVID-19 Response Funds Closeout
Update on unspent and unobligated balances related to emergency COVID-19 appropriations.
Risk Flags in Federal Bridge Investment Program Awards
Identification of projects with schedule, cost, or governance concerns in bridge investments.
USCIS Backlog Mitigation and Staffing Update
Progress report on reducing case processing backlogs and hiring adjudication staff.
GSA Lease Consolidation Opportunities in Major Metro Areas
Opportunities to reduce long-term lease costs through consolidation and space optimization.
Treasury Oversight of Intragovernmental Collections
Review of reconciliation and oversight processes for intragovernmental transfers and collections.
Editorial Note: Content in the "Advisories" section represents the collective judgment of the CFA Editorial Board. While based on our data, these are prescriptive arguments and distinct from the raw evidentiary findings in our Investigations.