United States Information Agency's Use of Consultant Services
NSIAD-85-85
Published: May 23, 1985. Publicly Released: Jun 24, 1985.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO analyzed the use of consultants by the United States Information Agency (USIA).
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| United States Information Agency | The Director, USIA, should ensure that consultants and agency personnel responsible for their compensation are informed about consultant pay entitlements. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| United States Information Agency | The Director, USIA, should review consultant payrolls to ensure that agency regulations are being followed and consultants are being paid properly. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| United States Information Agency | The Director, USIA, should direct the Office of the Comptroller General to correct the erroneous payments GAO identified. |
Closed – Implemented
Overpayments of $3030.72 identified are not of sufficient magnitude to warrant preparation of an accomplishment report.
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Topics
ConsultantsErroneous paymentsFinancial managementInternal controlsInternational relationsEntitlementsCompensationNational securityInternational affairsBid errors