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U.S. Science and Engineering Base: A Synthesis of Concerns About Budget and Policy Development

RCED-87-65 Published: Mar 25, 1987. Publicly Released: Mar 25, 1987.
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GAO studied the elements of the federal budget process and organizational framework involved in setting policies and priorities for resource allocations that affect the U.S. science and engineering base.

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Advance appropriationsAppropriated fundsExecutive powersFunds managementMultiple-year budget authorityOne-year budget authorityResearch and developmentResearch grantsScience policyEngineering