CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY OVERSIGHT: Opportunities Exist to Strengthen Coordination and Increase Efficiencies and Effectiveness
Abstract
The oversight of consumer product safety is a complex system involving many federal agencies. As part of a mandate that requires GAO to identify federal programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals or activities, GAO reviewed federal oversight of consumer product safety. This review examines (1) which federal agencies oversee consumer product safety and their roles and responsibilities; (2) the extent and effects of any fragmentation or overlap in the oversight of consumer products; and (3) collaboration among agencies to address any negative effects of fragmentation or overlap. To assess the involvement of multiple agencies in the oversight of consumer product safety, GAO conducted a multiagency survey and reviewed laws and regulations, and past GAO work. GAO also interviewed federal agency officials and consumer and industry groups.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2014
- Accession Number
- AD1101585
Entities
People
- Alicia P. Cackley
- Benjamin Licht
- Catherine Hurley
- Christine Broderick
- David Dornisch
- Debra Johnson
- Janet Fong
- Jennifer Schwartz
- Jill Lacey
- Joanna Berry
- Marc Molino
- Meghana Acharya
- Michelle Sager
- Patricia Moye
- Srinidhi Vijaykumar
- Steven R. Putansu
- Timothy Bober
- William Chatlos
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office