Nobody can predict the future. But we can analyze trends and identify
emerging issues that will likely affect the federal government and
society in the next five to 15 years. GAO does just that in providing
context for our strategic plan.

We consulted with public, private and academic experts to help identify
and research twelve trends that will help us inform Congress and agency
officials. These trends include biological incidents, global supply
chains, racial and ethnic disparities, and global and domestic security
threats.

The dozen trends we identified will inform our more forward looking
work, such as our fiscal sustainability models and our assessments of
science and technology innovations. You can check out our trend papers
to see what we think the big issues will be going forward.


Find them at GAO.gov.