Govt. Watchdog: National Parks Were Open Illegally During Shutdown

The video discusses the 35-day partial government shutdown and its impact on national parks, which remained open but faced sanitation issues due to understaffing. The National Park Service attempted to address these issues by reallocating entrance fees, which was deemed illegal by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) as it required Congressional approval. The GAO emphasized the need for the Interior Department to report violations and prevent future occurrences.

What was one of the main issues faced by national parks during the government shutdown?

• Lack of funding for new projects

• Increased visitor numbers

• Sanitation problems

• Wildlife disturbances

Why did the National Park Service decide to reallocate entrance fees?

• To fund new park attractions

• To address sanitation issues

• To increase staff salaries

• To improve park security

What legal complication arose from the reallocation of entrance fees?

• The funds were used for unauthorized projects

• The funds were moved without Congressional approval

• The funds were allocated to the wrong park

• The funds were insufficient for the intended purpose

What was the Government Accountability Office's stance on the fund reallocation?

• It was a common practice

• It was a temporary solution

• It was illegal without Congressional approval

• It was a necessary action

What did the Government Accountability Office request from the Interior Department?

• A detailed report on park maintenance

• An explanation for the fund reallocation

• A plan to increase park entrance fees

• A list of all park employees