Review of Allegations Made About the Census Bureau

In response to a congressional request, GAO evaluated allegations concerning: (1) Census Bureau mismanagement and improprieties which occurred during a district recount necessitated by the destruction of demographic data during a fire; (2) the cover-up of the results of an investigation and audit of the recount; (3) abuse of travel allowances; (4) and the use of government resources for the private interests of the former Bureau director.