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Proposed National Technical Information Service Revolving Fund

RCED-83-218 Published: Sep 26, 1982. Publicly Released: Aug 25, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO examined selected activities and functions of the Department of Commerce's National Technical Information Service (NTIS) clearinghouse, focusing on the need to establish a new revolving fund as proposed by companion bills H.R. 2514 and S. 808. The current NTIS special fund facilitates payments to cover most operating costs associated with its information clearinghouse functions and acquiring inventory and equipment.

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Matter for Congressional Consideration

Matter Status Comments
H.R. 2514 and S. 808 should be amended to increase congressional oversight over clearinghouse operations.
Closed – Not Implemented
Congress did not enact H.R. 2514 or S. 808 during the 98th Congress. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce remains opposed to the legislation, and thus, NTIS does not plan to seek reintroduction of the legislation in the forseeable future.

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Clearinghouses (information)Congressional oversightCost analysisFunds managementGovernment facilitiesGovernment information disseminationInternal controlsProposed legislationRevolving fundsInformation clearinghouses