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100 Years of GAO. In 2021, the U.S. Government Accountability Office celebrated a century of service as a source of objective, non-partisan information on government operations. GAO plays a key role in helping Congress improve the performance of …

GAO, often called the "congressional watchdog,” is an independent, non-partisan agency that works for Congress. GAO examines how taxpayer dollars are spent and provides Congress and federal agencies with objective, non-partisan, fact-based information to help the government save money and work more efficiently.

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May 15, 2024 · While GAO is no longer tracking 128 matters and recommendations due to changing circumstances, GAO estimates that fully addressing the remaining open matters and recommendations could yield financial benefits of tens of billions of dollars and improved government services, among other benefits.

Feb 24, 2025 · DATA Act: GAO's Implementation Plan Evolves to Include Strategy and Risks Present Beyond Initial Reporting Deadline

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WASHINGTON (February 1, 2024)—Today, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued the 2024 revision of Government Auditing Standards, also known as the Yellow Book. These standards, commonly...

Jun 5, 2023 · This report examines 24 federal agencies' GAO-IG Act reporting with their fiscal year 2024 budget justifications. GAO reviewed the extent to which these agencies included selected required reporting elements and followed the submission process requirements.

Sep 10, 2014 · Strengthening Accountability in the Federal Government: GAO Issues Draft Updates to "Green Book"