https://www.gao.gov/products/407125

B-278805: Jul 21, 1999

Gen. 303 (1981) does not require that a program or event have a specific. Advance written approval in a formal agency issuance to be a formal Equal Employment Opportunity program for which appropriated funds are available for artistic performances. It is sufficient that an authorized agency official determines that the artistic performance is part of a program or event that advances equal employme...

https://www.gao.gov/products/163036

B-278805: Jul 21, 1999

GAO commented on the use of United States International Trade Commission's (ITC) funds to pay musicians performing at a cultural awareness program, focusing on whether: (1) ITC funds were available for a musical performance at a cultural awareness program for "Irish-American Heritage Month;" (2) ITC may reimburse the Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, ITC, for personal funds paid to...