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 the Interior Department's response to the watchdog's request for an explanation?

What steps did the Government Accountability Office recommend to the Interior Department?