Performance
· 17 checks — Lighthouse + waterfall + sustainability rolled into one auditable list.Performance-focused optimization plan with CWV assessment, top offenders, and time estimates
First Contentful Paint First Contentful Paint — how long until the browser renders the first piece of content. Under 1.8s is good.
3.99 s
Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.
18.03 s
Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.
494 ms
Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.
0.062
Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.
34.04 s
Time to Interactive Time to Interactive — how long until the page is fully interactive and responds to user input. Under 3.8s is good.
18.13 s
Page Load Progression
FPage Weight BudgetAction4.8 MB transferred, 57 requestsFIX
Convert images to WebP/AVIF and resize to display dimensions to reduce transfer size.
Image bandwidth is high — modern formats (WebP/AVIF) and resizing typically cut it 50%+.
Source: web.dev
Large JavaScript bundles delay interactivity. Split code by route or defer non-critical scripts.
JavaScript bundle is large — code-split routes and lazy-load off-screen components to defer.
Source: web.dev
Subset fonts to include only used characters, or switch to system font stacks.
Font payload is large — subset to used glyphs only, or fall back to system fonts (zero load time).
Source: web.dev font loading
Remove unused CSS rules with tools like PurgeCSS to reduce stylesheet size.
CSS bundle is large — purge unused styles (PurgeCSS, Tailwind JIT) to reduce CSS payload.
Source: web.dev
DThird-Party ImpactAction100% third-party, 0 ms blockingFIX
DJS Execution CostAction2614ms total JS executionFIX
Main Thread Breakdown
| Script | Total | Scripting | Parse/Compile | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.gao.gov/assets/js/js_M7SdCY2SYZwgfWQXlt1xiLMQFifO5a6NO9lrgyvPDSU.js?scope=footer&delta=2&language=en&theme=gao_uswds&include=eJxdkNFyhCAMRX-I6Ev_x4kQWdZgGAJ17deXVdqxfQk5XMi9MDN-HeMcZMAnvsx84bv23jKqctDSmQVdb5PwsQTmH8wSg1KnjEvvdpqToVfhsK2jyzUhDx2NR5mq7k6bp9gVQA8tFH_XSFuFU3rWmKDI7YZnmZFBbQ6p6E1ImNFnTA8ARwtWLgAPygLtHY7y7eRnoB2gBXfVFoXLCT6MF_FMU0E_-lb-8_VXfzajOSdOdiUXiuQpbIVaiBJkGy8JrZXsGg9LlqZuzrz9rxR6zvwGH4qZSQ | 606ms | 307ms | 30ms | 3rd |
| Unattributable | 423ms | 8ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.gao.gov/ | 415ms | 8ms | 1ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-V393SNS3SR | 251ms | 213ms | 37ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-26MP5S07MC&cx=c>m=4e64h1h1 | 230ms | 164ms | 34ms | 3rd |
| https://www.gao.gov/assets/css/css_L24m6c7JV72YoZpvMjn3Ouij4gaVj6CaeGWYskoOtko.css?delta=1&language=en&theme=gao_uswds&include=eJxFjlEOwyAMQy8E5UhVaFLKFkiVwFZ6-q3apn36-clyZDhHYAHMNblFlAJq34EnuMHxAVW0AOeTHB2Nc73_lG90CWTu9kQLiSUCe2uDr71_sYNCUtg375FW6Ny830jFG2ckdQxDepsx2yIP0hGk0iLsCmGGIFQi4bReR1p76zasUQkRjF6Zi0sp | 219ms | 0ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-TZMWNH7 | 201ms | 161ms | 36ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=UA-29643216-1&cx=c>m=4e64h1 | 135ms | 106ms | 28ms | 3rd |
| https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js | 71ms | 49ms | 17ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-V393SNS3SR&cx=c>m=4e64h1h1 | 65ms | 22ms | 42ms | 3rd |
DJS BundlesAction15 scripts, 432 KB unusedFIX
Downloaded but never executed on this page.
| Script | Size | Unused | Minified | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-V393SNS3SR&cx=c>m=4e64h1h1 | 155 KB | 108 KB (70%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gao.gov/assets/js/js_M7SdCY2SYZwgfWQXlt1xiLMQFifO5a6NO9lrgyvPDSU.js?scope=footer&delta=2&language=en&theme=gao_uswds&include=eJxdkNFyhCAMRX-I6Ev_x4kQWdZgGAJ17deXVdqxfQk5XMi9MDN-HeMcZMAnvsx84bv23jKqctDSmQVdb5PwsQTmH8wSg1KnjEvvdpqToVfhsK2jyzUhDx2NR5mq7k6bp9gVQA8tFH_XSFuFU3rWmKDI7YZnmZFBbQ6p6E1ImNFnTA8ARwtWLgAPygLtHY7y7eRnoB2gBXfVFoXLCT6MF_FMU0E_-lb-8_VXfzajOSdOdiUXiuQpbIVaiBJkGy8JrZXsGg9LlqZuzrz9rxR6zvwGH4qZSQ | 110 KB | 67 KB (61%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-26MP5S07MC&cx=c>m=4e64h1h1 | 152 KB | 66 KB (43%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=UA-29643216-1&cx=c>m=4e64h1 | 125 KB | 66 KB (53%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-V393SNS3SR | 157 KB | 63 KB (40%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-TZMWNH7 | 134 KB | 63 KB (47%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gao.gov/assets/js/js_HpA9xKBj-hlVIgnRCcHgaRCcnP9zBDC1JpnHKrbmwyU.js?scope=footer&delta=0&language=en&theme=gao_uswds&include=eJxdkNFyhCAMRX-I6Ev_x4kQWdZgGAJ17deXVdqxfQk5XMi9MDN-HeMcZMAnvsx84bv23jKqctDSmQVdb5PwsQTmH8wSg1KnjEvvdpqToVfhsK2jyzUhDx2NR5mq7k6bp9gVQA8tFH_XSFuFU3rWmKDI7YZnmZFBbQ6p6E1ImNFnTA8ARwtWLgAPygLtHY7y7eRnoB2gBXfVFoXLCT6MF_FMU0E_-lb-8_VXfzajOSdOdiUXiuQpbIVaiBJkGy8JrZXsGg9LlqZuzrz9rxR6zvwGH4qZSQ | 1 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gao.gov/assets/js/js_2etTA5GX_MqzAqBpgb9V3dhdLF0W0lpOlTsezLEGr7w.js?scope=footer&delta=4&language=en&theme=gao_uswds&include=eJxdkNFyhCAMRX-I6Ev_x4kQWdZgGAJ17deXVdqxfQk5XMi9MDN-HeMcZMAnvsx84bv23jKqctDSmQVdb5PwsQTmH8wSg1KnjEvvdpqToVfhsK2jyzUhDx2NR5mq7k6bp9gVQA8tFH_XSFuFU3rWmKDI7YZnmZFBbQ6p6E1ImNFnTA8ARwtWLgAPygLtHY7y7eRnoB2gBXfVFoXLCT6MF_FMU0E_-lb-8_VXfzajOSdOdiUXiuQpbIVaiBJkGy8JrZXsGg9LlqZuzrz9rxR6zvwGH4qZSQ | 8 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gao.gov/modules/contrib/uswds_ckeditor_integration/js/aftermarket/uswds_accordion.js?tdv3co | 1 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.gao.gov/core/assets/vendor/jquery/jquery.min.js?v=4.0.0 | 27 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
FPage Weight InventoryAction57 resources · 4.8 MB · 432 KB savings availableFIX
~432.1 KiB of savings available
| # | Resource | Type | Size | Cache | Unused | 3rd party | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | ||||||
| 57 resources | 4.8 MiB | ||||||
FHTTP CachingActionNo cache headersFIX
No Cache-Control header
Adding a Cache-Control header can significantly improve repeat-visit performance.
BImage Optimization28 images, 0 KB saveableREVIEW
Set explicit width and height to prevent CLS.
Image without explicit width/height — browser can't reserve space; CLS jumps when image loads.
Source: web.dev / Core Web Vitals
CGreen HostingActionWhether the site is served from green-energy infrastructureREVIEW
Green Hosting
No green hosting detected
A+Text CompressionAll text resources are compressedPASS
A+Font Loading6 fonts (620 KB)PASS
Web fonts
6
620 KB total
Render-blocking
0
of 6
Dominant font-display
swap
Most common across fonts
Font loading timeline
- Subset this font — over 100 KB suggests Latin Extended or full glyph coverage that most pages don't need
- Subset this font — over 100 KB suggests Latin Extended or full glyph coverage that most pages don't need
- Subset this font — over 100 KB suggests Latin Extended or full glyph coverage that most pages don't need
- Subset this font — over 100 KB suggests Latin Extended or full glyph coverage that most pages don't need
Optimization checklist
- Preload critical fonts (priority=high)
- Use woff2 format for all fonts
- Set font-display to swap, optional, or fallback
- Subset large fonts (≤100 KB each)
Fixing the unchecked items could save ~290 KB and ~580 ms
A+Resource CachingAll resources properly cachedPASS
A+Critical Rendering PathNo render-blocking resourcesPASS
A+Resource HintsNo optimization neededPASS
A+Render-Blocking ResourcesNo render-blocking resources detectedPASS
A+Third-Party ResourcesNo third-party resources detectedPASS
Network Waterfall57 requests over 23165msINFO
Third-Party Script CostPer-script blocking time, transfer cost, and cache headersINFO
| Script | Category | Execution | Transfer | Unused | Monthly Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
www.gao.gov www.gao.gov | Other | 606ms | 110 KB | 61% | $8/mo | Costly |
Unattributable Unattributable | Other | 423ms | 0 KB | — | $6/mo | Costly |
www.gao.gov www.gao.gov | Other | 415ms | 20 KB | — | $6/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 251ms | 157 KB | 40% | $3/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 230ms | 152 KB | 43% | $3/mo | Costly |
www.gao.gov www.gao.gov | Other | 219ms | 338 KB | — | $3/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 201ms | 134 KB | 47% | $3/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 135ms | 125 KB | 53% | $2/mo | Optional |
Google Analytics www.google-analytics.com | Analytics | 71ms | 21 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 65ms | 155 KB | 70% | $1/mo | Optional |
These scripts may cost more than they're worth
- www.gao.gov adds 606ms and costs ~$8/month
- Unattributable adds 423ms and costs ~$6/month
- www.gao.gov adds 415ms and costs ~$6/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 251ms and costs ~$3/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 230ms and costs ~$3/month
- www.gao.gov adds 219ms and costs ~$3/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 201ms and costs ~$3/month
100% of JavaScript execution time is spent on third-party scripts. Consider auditing which scripts are essential.
When third-party JS execution time exceeds your own, performance gains from frontend work are capped by code you don't own.
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Every millisecond of third-party JS competes with your own for main-thread time. If their share is bigger than yours, optimization on your code base barely moves the needle. Audit, defer, or remove third-parties before further frontend optimization. Use Lighthouse's third-party audit to identify the worst offenders.
Source: web.dev
www.gao.gov takes 606ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
61% of www.gao.gov's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev
Unattributable takes 423ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
www.gao.gov takes 415ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 251ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 230ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
www.gao.gov takes 219ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 201ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
53% of Google Tag Manager's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev
70% of Google Tag Manager's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev