https://www.gao.gov/products/158065

B-274855: Jan 23, 1997

The Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (ACIR) requested an advance decision on: (1) whether it could use the unexpended state government contributions from October 1, 1996, when its authority to carry out the purpose stated in its authorizing legislation ceased, until it begins performing new duties under the National Gambling Impact Study Commission Act; and (2) the proper disposi...

https://www.gao.gov/products/459611

B-274855: Jan 23, 1997

State contributions to generally support ACIR's authorized activities are unrestricted gifts. They are available for all ACIR activities authorized by Congress at the time of ACIR's expenditure and are not limited to the specific activities authorized by Congress. Or contemplated by ACIR or the states at the time the contributions were made. ACIR's only statutorily authorized activity is to perfor...