The Philippines: Distribution and Oversight of U.S. Development and Food Assistance

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed U.S. development and food assistance provided to the Philippines during fiscal years (FY) 1980 through 1985, specifically: (1) governmental and nongovernmental organizations involved in distributing U.S. assistance and the amounts each distributed; (2) the organizations' target populations; and (3) the potential for channeling greater amounts of aid through private organizations. GAO also examined how well the Agency for International Development (AID) managed its programs in the Philippines and reviewed allegations AID received regarding program fund misuse.