Extended Temporary Appointments to Positions Requiring Senate Confirmation

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed all cabinet agency positions requiring Senate confirmation to determine: (1) how many of those positions are officially vacant; (2) whether individuals filling the positions were doing so on an acting basis and how long they served in that capacity; (3) whether agencies had submitted nominations to the Senate for the vacant positions; and (4) the applicability of legislation limiting temporary appointment to the positions.