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Panama Canal Commission Expenditures for Entertainment, Official Residence, and Supervisory Board

ID-81-57 Published: Aug 05, 1981. Publicly Released: Aug 15, 1981.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO audited expenditures made by the Panama Canal Commission for: (1) entertainment; (2) operation and maintenance, including staffing of the official residence provided for the Administrator; and (3) expenses of the Supervisory Board established by the Panama Canal Act.

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Matter for Congressional Consideration

Matter Status Comments
The Chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries should request specific detailed analyses from the Panama Canal Commission for costs relating to entertainment, operation and maintenance, and expenses of the Supervisory Board.
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