In fiscal year 2019, our work yielded a record $214.7 billion in financial benefits, a return of about $338 for every dollar invested in us. We also identified 1,418 other benefits that led to better services for the American people and other improvements across government. U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro discusses GAO's fiscal year 2021 budget request in this testimony before the Senate Sub...

In fiscal year 2019, our work yielded a record $214.7 billion in financial benefits, a return of about $338 for every dollar invested in us. We also identified 1,418 other benefits that led to better services for the American people and other improvements across government. U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro discusses GAO's fiscal year 2021 budget request in this testimony before the House Subc...

Rapid developments in science and technology are transforming multiple sectors of society, including medicine, transportation, and defense. These developments bring both opportunities—such as for economic growth and improved quality of life—and the potential for unintended consequences. We testified about how we help Congress prepare for such changes—such as issuing technology assessments a...

In fiscal year 2018, our work yielded a record $75.1 billion in financial benefits, a return of about $124 for every dollar invested in us. We also identified 1,294 other benefits that led to better services for the American people and other improvements across government. U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro discusses GAO's fiscal year 2020 budget request in this testimony before the Senate Subc...

In fiscal year 2018, our work yielded a record $75.1 billion in financial benefits, a return of about $124 for every dollar invested in us. We also identified 1,294 other benefits that led to better services for the American people and other improvements across government. U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro discusses GAO's fiscal year 2020 budget request in this testimony before the House Subco...

In fiscal year (FY) 2017, GAO’s work resulted in a return of $128 for every dollar invested in GAO, generating almost $74 billion in financial benefits to the federal government. Implementation of GAO’s recommendations led to 1,280 program and operational improvements across the federal government including many important contributions to enacted appropriations and authorization legislation. G...

In fiscal year (FY) 2017, GAO's work resulted in a return of $128 for every dollar invested in GAO, generating almost $74 billion in financial benefits to the federal government. Implementation of GAO's recommendations led to 1,280 program and operational improvements across the federal government including many important contributions to enacted appropriations and authorization legislation. GAO r...

In fiscal year 2016 GAO’s work resulted in a return of $112 for every dollar invested in GAO, generating over $63 billion in financial benefits to the federal government. Implementation of GAO’s recommendations led to 1,234 program and operational improvements across the federal government including many important contributions to enacted budget, appropriations and authorization legislation. G...

Fiscal Year 2017 Budget RequestIn fiscal year 2015, GAO's work resulted in an unprecedented return of about $134 for every dollar invested in GAO, generating an estimated $74.7 billion in financial benefits. Implementation of GAO's recommendations also led to 1,286 program and operational improvements across the federal government and many important contributions to budget, appropriations and auth...

Fiscal Year 2017 Budget RequestIn fiscal year 2015, GAO’s work resulted in an unprecedented return of about $134 for every dollar invested in GAO, generating an estimated $74.7 billion in financial benefits. Implementation of GAO’s recommendations also led to 1,286 program and operational improvements across the federal government and many important contributions to budget, appropriations and...