Consumer Product Safety Commission:
Allegations About a Former Commissioner
HRD-86-119: Published: Jul 22, 1986. Publicly Released: Aug 21, 1986.
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In response to congressional requests, GAO reviewed allegations concerning a former Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to determine whether he: (1) used CPSC staff to work on his personal consumer products at his residences; (2) requested CPSC staff to perform work related to his personal matters; (3) claimed travel expenses for personal trips; and (4) used government mailing privileges for personal business.
GAO found that: (1) the CPSC staff visits to the Commissioner's residence were at the staff's request and did not violate standards of conduct prohibiting the use of public office for private gain; (2) the chores the Commissioner's guests performed were of brief duration and to reciprocate for his hospitality; (3) the Commissioner's use of personal leave while in travel status did not violate government travel regulations or CPSC travel policy; and (4) the Commissioner and his staff denied any use of government mail for personal matters.
Jan 31, 2018
Small Business Research Programs:
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Jan 4, 2018
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Small Business Contracting:
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Dec 19, 2017
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Drug Industry:
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Oct 25, 2017
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Small Business Contracting:
Actions Needed to Demonstrate Compliance with Requirements for Small Business AdvocatesGAO-18-191T: Published: Oct 25, 2017. Publicly Released: Oct 25, 2017.
Sep 25, 2017
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Small Business Contracting:
Actions Needed to Demonstrate and Better Review Compliance with Select Requirements for Small Business AdvocatesGAO-17-675: Published: Aug 25, 2017. Publicly Released: Sep 25, 2017.
Jun 30, 2017
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Small Business Administration:
Government Contracting and Business Development Processes and Rule-Making ActivitiesGAO-17-573: Published: Jun 30, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 30, 2017.
Jun 29, 2017
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Puerto Rico:
Información sobre Tendencias y Retos de Pequeñas Empresas en el Ámbito de Contratación FederalGAO-17-705: Published: Jun 29, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 29, 2017. -
Puerto Rico:
Information on Trends and Challenges to Small Business Federal ContractingGAO-17-550: Published: Jun 29, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 29, 2017.
Jun 15, 2017
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Memory Supplements:
Clarifying FDA and FTC Roles Could Strengthen Oversight and Enhance Consumer AwarenessGAO-17-416: Published: May 16, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 15, 2017.
May 31, 2017
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Small Business Research Programs:
Most Agencies Met Spending Requirements, but DOD and EPA Need to Improve Data ReportingGAO-17-453: Published: May 31, 2017. Publicly Released: May 31, 2017.
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