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The U.S. '''[http://www.gao.gov Government Accountability Office]''' ('''GAO''') (formerly named the '''General Accounting Office''') is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for [[U.S. Congress|Congress]]. Often called the "congressional watchdog," the GAO investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. The head of GAO, the [[Comptroller General of the United States]], is appointed to a 15-year term by the President from a slate of candidates [[U.S. Congress|Congress]] proposes. |
The U.S. '''[http://www.gao.gov Government Accountability Office]''' ('''GAO''') (formerly named the '''General Accounting Office''') is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for [[U.S. Congress|Congress]]. Often called the "congressional watchdog," the GAO investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. The head of GAO, the [[Comptroller General of the United States]], is appointed to a 15-year term by the President from a slate of candidates [[U.S. Congress|Congress]] proposes. |
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| − | The GAO's mission is to support [[U.S. Congress|Congress]] in meeting its [[U.S. Constitution|constitutional]] responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. It provides [[U.S. Congress|Congress]] with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, nonideological, fair, and balanced. |
+ | The GAO's mission is to support [[U.S. Congress|Congress]] in meeting its [[U.S. Constitution|constitutional]] responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. It provides [[U.S. Congress|Congress]] with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, nonideological, fair, and balanced. The GAO examines the use of public funds; evaluates federal programs and [[policies]]; and provides analyses, recommendations, and other assistance to help [[Congress]] make informed [[oversight]], [[policy]], and funding decisions. The GAO's commitment to good government is reflected in its core values of [[accountability]], [[integrity]], and [[reliability]]. |
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| + | == History == |
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| + | The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 (31 U.S.C. Chapter 7) established the GAO to [[audit]] Government agencies independently. Over the years, [[Congress]] has expanded the [[GAO]]'s [[audit]] authority, added new responsibilities and duties, and strengthened its ability to perform independently. The GAO's fundamental responsibility is supporting [[Congress]]. To meet this objective, GAO performs a variety of services, the most prominent of which are [[audit]]s and evaluations of Government programs and activities, including major FIP resources acquisitions. GAO, in addition to the [[GSBCA]], is authorized to hear and decide protest cases. |
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== GAO reports == |
== GAO reports == |
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| − | The GAO reports |
+ | The following GAO reports are organized by year in reverse chronological order. |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 2019]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 2018]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 2017]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 2016]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 2015]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 2014]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 2013]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 2012]] |
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* [[GAO Reports - 2011]] |
* [[GAO Reports - 2011]] |
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* [[GAO Reports - 2010]] |
* [[GAO Reports - 2010]] |
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* [[GAO Reports - 1990]] |
* [[GAO Reports - 1990]] |
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* [[GAO Reports - 1989]] |
* [[GAO Reports - 1989]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1988]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1987]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1986]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1985]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1984]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1983]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1982]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1981]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1980]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1979]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1978]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1977]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1976]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1975]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1974]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1973]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1972]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1971]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1970]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1969]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1968]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1967]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1966]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1965]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1964]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1963]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1960]] |
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| + | * [[GAO Reports - 1958]] |
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| + | </div> |
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| − | === 1998 === |
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| − | * [[Year 2000 Computing Crisis: Business Continuity and Contingency Planning]] (GAO/AIMD-10.1.19) (Aug. 1998). |
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| − | * [[Executive Guide: Information Security Management: Learning from Leading Organizations]] (GAO/AIMD-98-68) (May 1998). |
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| − | === 1997 === |
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| − | * [[Year 2000 Computing Crisis: An Assessment Guide]] (GAO/AIMD-10.1.14) (Sept. 1997). |
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| − | * [[Social Security Administration: Internet Access to Personal Earnings and Benefits Information]] (GAO/T-AIMD/HEHS-97-123) (May 6, 1997). |
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| − | * [[IRS Systems Security and Funding: Employee Browsing Not Being Addressed Effectively and Budget Requests for New Systems Development Not Justified]] (GAO/T-AIMD-97-82) (Apr. 15, 1997). |
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| − | * [[High Risk Series: Information Management and Technology]] (GAO/HR-97-9) (Feb. 1997). |
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| − | === 1996 === |
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| − | * [[Information Security: Opportunities for Improved OMB Oversight of Agency Practices]] (GAO/AIMD-96-110) (Sept. 24, 1996). |
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| − | * [[Information Security: Computer Hacker Information Available on the Internet]] (GAO/T-AIMD-96-108) (June 5, 1996). |
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| − | * [[Information Security: Computer Attacks at Department of Defense Pose Increasing Risks (I)]] (GAO/AIMD-96-84) (May 22, 1996). |
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| − | * [[Information Security: Computer Attacks at Department of Defense Pose Increasing Risks (II)]] (GAO/T-AIMD-96-92) (May 22, 1996). |
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| − | * [[Security Weaknesses at IRS' Cyberfile Data Center]] (GAO/AIMD-96-85R) (May 9, 1996). |
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| − | === 1995 === |
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| − | * [[Federal Family Education Loan Information System: Weak Computer Controls Increase Risk of Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data]] (GAO/AIMD-95-117) (June 12, 1995). |
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| − | * [[Department of Energy: Procedures Lacking to Protect Computerized Data]] (GAO/AIMD-95-118) (June 5, 1995). |
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| − | * [[Information Superhighway: An Overview of Technology Challenges]] (GAO/AIMD-95-23) (Jan. 23, 1995). |
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| − | === 1994 === |
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| − | * [[Information Superhighway: Issues Affecting Development]] (GAO/RCED-94-285) (Sept. 30, 1994). |
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| − | * [[IRS Automation: Controlling Electronic Filing Fraud and Improper Access to Taxpayer Data]] (GAO/T-AIMD/GGD-94-183) (July 19, 1994). |
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| − | * [[Executive Guide: Improving Mission Performance through Strategic Information Management and Technology]] (GAO/AIMD-94-115) (May 1, 1994). |
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| − | === 1993 === |
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| − | * [[Communications Privacy: Federal Policy and Actions]] (GAO/OSI-94-2) (Nov. 4, 1993). |
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| − | * [[IRS Information Systems: Weaknesses Increase Risk of Fraud and Impair Reliability of Management Information]] (GAO/AIMD-93-34) (Sept. 22, 1993). |
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| − | * [[Document Security: Justice Can Improve Its Controls Over Classified and Sensitive Documents]] (GAO/GGD-93-134) (Sept. 7, 1993). |
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| − | === 1992 === |
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| − | * [[FBI: Advanced Communications Technologies Pose Wiretapping Challenges]] (GAO/IMTEC-92-66BR) (July 17, 1992). |
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| − | * [[Economic Espionage: The Threat to U.S. Industry]] (GAO T-OSI-92-6) (Apr. 29, 1992). |
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| − | === 1991 === |
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| − | * [[Justice’s Weak ADP Security Compromises Sensitive Data]] (GAO/T-IMTEC-91-6) (Mar. 21, 1991). |
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| − | === 1990 === |
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| − | * [[Computers and Privacy: How the Government Obtains, Verifies, Uses, and Protects Personal Data]] (GAO/IMTEC-90-70BR) (Aug. 3, 1990). |
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| − | * [[Justice Automation: Tighter Computer Security Needed]] (GAO/lMTEC-90-69) (July 30, 1990). |
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| − | === 1989 === |
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| − | * [[National Institute of Standards and Technology and the National Security Agency's Memorandum of Understanding on Implementing the Computer Security Act of 1987]] (GAO/T-IMTEC-847) (May 4, 1989). |
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| − | * [[Export Promotion: Status of Commerce’s Worldwide Automated Commercial Information Management System]] (GAO/NSIAD-89-100) (Jan. 23, 1989). |
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| − | === 1984 === |
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| − | * [[Privacy Policy Activities of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration]] (GGD-84-93) (Aug. 31, 1984). |
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Overview[]
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) (formerly named the General Accounting Office) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. Often called the "congressional watchdog," the GAO investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. The head of GAO, the Comptroller General of the United States, is appointed to a 15-year term by the President from a slate of candidates Congress proposes.
The GAO's mission is to support Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. It provides Congress with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, nonideological, fair, and balanced. The GAO examines the use of public funds; evaluates federal programs and policies; and provides analyses, recommendations, and other assistance to help Congress make informed oversight, policy, and funding decisions. The GAO's commitment to good government is reflected in its core values of accountability, integrity, and reliability.
History[]
The Budget and Accounting Act of 1921 (31 U.S.C. Chapter 7) established the GAO to audit Government agencies independently. Over the years, Congress has expanded the GAO's audit authority, added new responsibilities and duties, and strengthened its ability to perform independently. The GAO's fundamental responsibility is supporting Congress. To meet this objective, GAO performs a variety of services, the most prominent of which are audits and evaluations of Government programs and activities, including major FIP resources acquisitions. GAO, in addition to the GSBCA, is authorized to hear and decide protest cases.
GAO reports[]
The following GAO reports are organized by year in reverse chronological order.
- GAO Reports - 2019
- GAO Reports - 2018
- GAO Reports - 2017
- GAO Reports - 2016
- GAO Reports - 2015
- GAO Reports - 2014
- GAO Reports - 2013
- GAO Reports - 2012
- GAO Reports - 2011
- GAO Reports - 2010
- GAO Reports - 2009
- GAO Reports - 2008
- GAO Reports - 2007
- GAO Reports - 2006
- GAO Reports - 2005
- GAO Reports - 2004
- GAO Reports - 2003
- GAO Reports - 2002
- GAO Reports - 2001
- GAO Reports - 2000
- GAO Reports - 1999
- GAO Reports - 1998
- GAO Reports - 1997
- GAO Reports - 1996
- GAO Reports - 1995
- GAO Reports - 1994
- GAO Reports - 1993
- GAO Reports - 1992
- GAO Reports - 1991
- GAO Reports - 1990
- GAO Reports - 1989
- GAO Reports - 1988
- GAO Reports - 1987
- GAO Reports - 1986
- GAO Reports - 1985
- GAO Reports - 1984
- GAO Reports - 1983
- GAO Reports - 1982
- GAO Reports - 1981
- GAO Reports - 1980
- GAO Reports - 1979
- GAO Reports - 1978
- GAO Reports - 1977
- GAO Reports - 1976
- GAO Reports - 1975
- GAO Reports - 1974
- GAO Reports - 1973
- GAO Reports - 1972
- GAO Reports - 1971
- GAO Reports - 1970
- GAO Reports - 1969
- GAO Reports - 1968
- GAO Reports - 1967
- GAO Reports - 1966
- GAO Reports - 1965
- GAO Reports - 1964
- GAO Reports - 1963
- GAO Reports - 1960
- GAO Reports - 1958