Executive Bonuses: Information on FDIC's and RTC's Executive Bonus Programs

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed bonuses paid to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) executive-level employees, focusing on whether FDIC and RTC: (1) were justified in awarding bonuses to attract and retain talented public-sector employees; and (2) had adequate internal controls to ensure that the bonuses attracted and retained talented public-sector employees.