B-204529 L/M: Nov 3, 1981

THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT IS NOT REQUIRED BY LAW TO INFORM CONGRESS OF THE NAMES OF GRANT AND CONTRACT AWARD RECIPIENTS AND PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS NOT NEEDING SENATE CONFIRMATION. 2. SOME FEDERAL AGENCIES HAVE INTERNAL REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR COMMUNICATING NAMES OF GRANT AND CONTRACT AWARD RECIPIENTS TO CONGRESS. YOUR INQUIRY WAS PROMPTED BY A STATEMENT ATTRIBUTED TO THE PRESIDENT'S...