Semiannual Report to Congress, October 1, 2016, through March 31, 2017

Abstract

GAO is the audit, evaluation, and investigative arm of the Congress. It supports congressional oversight by (1) auditing agency operations to determine whether federal funds are being spent efficiently and effectively; (2) investigating allegations of illegal and improper activities; (3) reporting on how well government programs and policies are meeting their objectives; (4) performing policy analyses and outlining options for congressional consideration; and (5) issuing legal decisions and opinions, such as bid protest rulings and reports on agency rules.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 21, 2017
Accession Number
AD1173570

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accountability
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  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Employment
  • Financial Management
  • Government Employees
  • Governments
  • Information Security
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  • Law
  • Money
  • National Governments
  • Operating Systems
  • Personnel Management
  • Risk Management
  • Security
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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