Statistics on SEC's Enforcement Program
GGD-85-28
Published: Mar 25, 1985. Publicly Released: Apr 04, 1985.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the effectiveness of the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Enforcement Program. SEC was created to administer federal securities laws designed to protect the investing public and carries out this responsibility through programs designed to provide full disclosure to investors, prevent fraud in the securities market, and regulate the securities industry.
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