Fiscal Year 2012 Performance Plan

Abstract

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is the audit, evaluation, and investigative arm of the Congress, and exists to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and accountability of the federal government. GAO's work directly contributes to improvements in a broad array of federal programs affecting Americans everywhere. For example, in fiscal year 2010 our work yielded significant results across the government, including financial benefits of $49.9 billion - a return of $87 for every dollar invested in GAO - and 1,361 nonfinancial benefits that helped to change laws, such as the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010; to improve services to the public; and to promote sound management throughout government. Over the past 4 years GAO's return on investment has been $94 for every dollar spent.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2012
Accession Number
AD1173075

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