This report presents the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2012. In the spirit of the Government Performance and Results Act, this annual plan informs the Congress and the American people about what we expect to accomplish on their behalf in the coming fiscal year. It sets forth our plan to make progress toward achieving our strategic goals for serving the

This report presents the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2011. In the spirit of the Government Performance and Results Act, this annual plan informs the Congress and the American people about what we expect to accomplish on their behalf in the coming fiscal year. It sets forth our plan to make progress toward achieving our strategic goals for serving the

This report presents the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Performance Plan for Fiscal Year 2010. In the spirit of the Government Performance and Results Act, this annual plan informs the Congress and the American people about what we expect to accomplish on their behalf in the coming fiscal year. It sets forth our plan to make progress toward achieving our strategic goals for serving the

This report presents the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Performance Plans for Fiscal Year 2009. In the spirit of the Government Performance and Results Act, this annual plan informs the Congress and the American people about what we expect to accomplish on their behalf in the coming fiscal year. It sets forth our plan to make progress toward achieving our strategic goals for serving the

This report presents the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Performance Plans for Fiscal Year 2008. In the spirit of the Government Performance and Results Act, this annual plan informs the Congress and the American people about what we expect to accomplish on their behalf in the coming fiscal year. It sets forth our plan to make progress toward achieving our strategic goals for serving the

This report presents the General Accounting Office's (GAO) Performance Plans for Fiscal Year 2007. In the spirit of the Government Performance and Results Act, this annual plan informs the Congress and the American people about what we expect to accomplish on their behalf in the coming fiscal year. It sets forth our plan to make progress toward achieving our strategic goals for serving the Congre

GAO presented a guide to foster a better understanding of: (1) what GAO does; (2) how GAO ensures the quality of its work; (3) how GAO communicates the results of its work; and (4) how to obtain GAO services.

GAO presented a listing of training courses appropriate to continuing professional education of financial management personnel. These courses are given by various government and nongovernment organizations.

GAO discussed its future work to achieve efficient management and full accountability throughout the government. GAO noted that: (1) despite the increase in its work, it plans to reduce its staff by 25 percent by 1997 in response to congressional directives; (2) it expects to fulfill its mission through increased efficiency and the use of enhanced technology; (3) precipitous budget reductions cou

The year 1971 marked the 50th anniversary of the creation of the United States General Accounting Office. Established by the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921, the new office was empowered to perform numerous functions to strengthen the financial system of the Federal Government. In recognition of its first 50 years of operation as an agency in the legislative branch of the Government and of the br