Information Security: Disposition and Use of Classified Documents by Presidential Appointees
NSIAD-90-195
Published: Sep 28, 1990. Publicly Released: Nov 15, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed federal agencies' arrangements to provide former presidential appointees access to classified documents related to their service.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Information Security Oversight Office | The Director, Information Security Oversight Office, should issue guidance that more clearly specifies the controls needed over classified materials made available to former presidential appointees. In particular, the guidance should ensure that agreements for access by former presidential appointees do not include provisions that could compromise government control. |
The Executive Office of the President reissued Executive Order 12356 as Executive Order 12598 on April 17, 1995. The reissued Executive Order contains revised language that clearly specifies: (1) under what conditions former presidential appointees may be granted access to classified information; (2) what information former appointees may have access to; and (3) what precautions the agency granting access should take to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information.
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ArchivesClassified informationFederal records managementInformation security regulationsInternal controlsPresidential appointmentsPublic officialsInformation securityNational securityUnauthorized disclosure of information