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The Interstate Commerce Commission Can Better Manage Its Enforcement Program

RCED-84-131 Published: May 24, 1984. Publicly Released: May 24, 1984.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the management of the Interstate Commerce Commission's (ICC) enforcement program as it relates to motor carriers and examined the feasibility of transferring ICC enforcement activities to other organizations.

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Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Interstate Commerce Commission The Chairman, ICC, in conjunction with the entire Commission, should: (1) determine the proper role for ICC enforcement activities as a result of the new legislation by identifying appropriate goals for the program and by establishing meaningful priorities to assist in allocating resources to accomplish these goals; and (2) provide its enforcement staff adequate flexibility to initiate compliance surveys to ensure that designated priority areas are addressed.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Interstate Commerce Commission The Chairman, ICC, should improve the maintenance and use of data to clarify how program resources are actually being applied and what results are being achieved relating to the program goals and priorities.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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