Benefits of Peer Review

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Benefits of Peer Review

  • Meet Government Auditing Standards

  • Lead by example

  • Provide additional assurance to the Comptroller General and GAO management

  • Provide assurance to the Congress and the American people

  • Answer the question, "Who audits the auditors?"

  • Continually enhance quality controls

  • Learn from others and share knowledge and experience with others

  • Build bridges between entities and nations

  • Benefits greatly outweigh the costs