Extended Temporary Appointments to Positions Requiring Senate Confirmation
GGD-86-84FS
Published: Jun 04, 1986. Publicly Released: Jul 07, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed all cabinet agency positions requiring Senate confirmation to determine: (1) how many of those positions are officially vacant; (2) whether individuals filling the positions were doing so on an acting basis and how long they served in that capacity; (3) whether agencies had submitted nominations to the Senate for the vacant positions; and (4) the applicability of legislation limiting temporary appointment to the positions.
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