Supporting Congressional Oversight

Supporting Congressional Oversight
Author: Michael J. Curro
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2001-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780756713591

As the U.S. enters a new cent., the 107th Cong. and the new admin. face an array of challenges and opportunities to enhance the performance and accountability of the Fed. gov't. and to position our country for the future. The GAO's recently issued Performance and Accountability Series describes those challenges. This report provides a framework for considering the budgetary implications of certain program reform options discussed in past GAO work but not yet addressed or enacted. This report is not a complete summary of possible options, but it does provide specific examples that demonstrate the programmatic and fiscal oversight needed as we enter the new millennium. Charts and tables.

Addressing the Deficit

Addressing the Deficit
Author: DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1996-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9780788129759

Identifies the budgetary implications of selected policy changes and program reforms discussed in GAO's prior work but not yet implicated or enacted. Provides the analytical framework developed in 1994 to provide a structure for Congressional consideration of individual options. Reassesses objectives of the services and programs analyzed, redefines beneficiaries and provides key steps to improve efficiency. Provides a set of criteria that may be used to asses the goals, scope and approaches for delivering federal programs.

Budget Issues

Budget Issues
Author: United States. General Accounting Office
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1999
Genre: Budget
ISBN: