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National Science Foundation: Allegations of Waste Within the U.S. Antarctic Program

RCED-88-223BR Published: Sep 22, 1988. Publicly Released: Sep 22, 1988.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined allegations regarding the National Science Foundation's (NSF) U.S. Antarctic Program, specifically alleged: (1) improper disposal of usable equipment and property; (2) illegal equipment use by a foreign country; and (3) inappropriate equipment purchases within the program.

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