Compiling Numerical Ratings for Members of the Congress by the Department of Defense

In July 1982, it was disclosed that the Navy had developed a rating system to evaluate members of Congress. Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO conducted a review to: (1) document the extent of the use of rating files within the Department of Defense (DOD); (2) specifically identify those individuals involved in the creation, maintenance, and use of such files; and (3) determine the specific purpose of these rating files.