The Evolution of the General Accounting Office:
From Voucher Audits to Program Evaluations
OP-2-HP: Published: Jan 1, 1990. Publicly Released: Jan 1, 1990.
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GAO presented a perspective on the main eras in the General Accounting Office's historical evolution from 1921 to the present, changes in its organization, and its work over the last 25 years.
Apr 25, 2018
Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request:
U.S. Government Accountability OfficeGAO-18-426T: Published: Apr 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 25, 2018.-
Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request:
U.S. Government Accountability OfficeGAO-18-448T: Published: Apr 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 25, 2018.
Apr 10, 2018
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Assessment Methodology for Economic AnalysisGAO-18-151SP: Published: Apr 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 10, 2018.
Feb 22, 2018
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GAO 2018-2023 Strategic Plan:
Goals and Objectives for Serving Congress and the Nation (Supersedes GAO-14-1SP)GAO-18-1SP: Published: Feb 22, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 22, 2018. -
GAO 2018-2023 Strategic Plan:
Key EffortsGAO-18-395SP: Published: Feb 22, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 22, 2018. -
GAO 2018-2023 Strategic Plan:
Trends Affecting Government and SocietyGAO-18-396SP: Published: Feb 22, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 22, 2018.
Jun 21, 2017
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Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Request:
U.S. Government Accountability OfficeGAO-17-604T: Published: Jun 21, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 21, 2017.
Jan 18, 2017
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GAO: Summary of Performance and Financial Information, Fiscal Year 2016GAO-17-2SP: Published: Jan 18, 2017. Publicly Released: Jan 18, 2017.
Mar 21, 2016
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Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request:
U.S. Government Accountability OfficeGAO-16-533T: Published: Mar 21, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 21, 2016.
Mar 8, 2016
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Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request:
U.S. Government Accountability OfficeGAO-16-409T: Published: Mar 8, 2016. Publicly Released: Mar 8, 2016.
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