Foreign Representation:
Former High-Level Federal Officials Representing Foreign Interests
NSIAD-86-175BR: Published: Jul 11, 1986. Publicly Released: Jul 11, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the extent to which high-level federal officials, members of Congress, and senior congressional staff who leave government service take positions representing foreign interests before the U.S. government.
GAO noted that: (1) Congress introduced a bill, H.R. 3733, that amended the Criminal Code to prohibit former high-level federal government officials from representing or advising a foreign interest in connection with any transaction with the U.S. government for at least 10 years after leaving public service; and (2) neither the bill nor existing laws related to employment following government service cover former congressional members or staff. GAO found that: (1) 76 former high-level federal officials, including former members of Congress and senior congressional staff represented foreign interests before the U.S. government after leaving office during fiscal years 1980 through 1985; (2) these former officials had diverse federal service and included 6 Senators, 9 members of the House of Representatives, 17 senior congressional staff, 4 generals, 18 White House officials, and 22 other executive branch officials; and (3) they carried out representational activities on behalf of interests from 52 countries.
Jan 27, 2021
Afghanistan Reconstruction:
GAO Work since 2002 Shows Systemic Internal Control Weaknesses that Increased the Risk of Waste, Fraud, and AbuseGAO-21-32R: Published: Jan 27, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 27, 2021.
Dec 9, 2020
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International Trade:
Observations On Whether Women's Rights and Economic Interests Are Protected or Promoted by U.S. Trade Preference ProgramsGAO-21-190: Published: Dec 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 9, 2020.
Dec 2, 2020
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Foreign Assistance:
USAID Should Analyze Data on the Timeliness of ExpendituresGAO-21-51: Published: Dec 2, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 2, 2020.
Nov 19, 2020
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Global Food Security:
Information on Spending and Types of Assistance Provided by the United States and Other DonorsGAO-21-47R: Published: Nov 19, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 19, 2020.
Nov 9, 2020
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Human Trafficking:
Agencies Have Taken Steps to Strengthen International Anti-trafficking ProjectsGAO-21-53: Published: Nov 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 9, 2020. -
Rule of Law Assistance:
State and USAID Could Improve Monitoring EffortsGAO-21-14: Published: Nov 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 9, 2020.
Oct 27, 2020
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Forced Labor Imports:
DHS Increased Resources and Enforcement Efforts, but Needs to Improve Workforce Planning and MonitoringGAO-21-106: Published: Oct 27, 2020. Publicly Released: Oct 27, 2020.
Oct 2, 2020
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Combating Wildlife Trafficking:
Agencies Work to Address Human Rights Abuse Allegations in Overseas Conservation ProgramsGAO-21-139R: Published: Oct 2, 2020. Publicly Released: Oct 2, 2020.
Sep 22, 2020
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Cyber Diplomacy:
State Has Not Involved Relevant Federal Agencies in the Development of Its Plan to Establish the Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies BureauGAO-20-607R: Published: Sep 22, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 22, 2020.
Sep 15, 2020
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Steel and Aluminum Tariffs:
Commerce Should Improve Its Exclusion Request Process and Economic Impact ReviewsGAO-20-517: Published: Sep 15, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 2020.
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