OMB Circular A-76: Oversight and Implementation Issues

GAO discussed: (1) the purpose and usefulness of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Circular A-76 in the current federal environment; (2) why A-76 is not being used extensively by civilian agencies; (3) the effectiveness of OMB's efforts to lead the implementation of A-76, which, in GAO's view, could be enhanced; and (4) observations regarding the necessary elements of a more active A-76 program.