Upcoming Transition: Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration

Upcoming Transition: Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration
Author: Gene L. Dodaro
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 23
Release: 2009-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1437909744

The next admin. will fill thousands of positions across gov¿t.; there will be a number of new faces in Congress as well. Making these transitions as seamlessly as possible is pivotal to effectively and efficiently help accomplish the fed. govt¿s. many essential missions. The Presidential Transition Act points to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) as a resource to incoming admin. The GAO is a source of briefings and other materials to help presidential appointees make the leap from campaigning to governing by informing them of the major mgmt. issues, risks, and challenges they will face. This testimony provides an overview of GAO¿s objectives for assisting the 111th Congress and the next admin. in their transition efforts.

Upcoming Transition: GAO¿s Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration

Upcoming Transition: GAO¿s Efforts to Assist the 111th Congress and the Next Administration
Author: Gene L. Dodaro
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2009-05
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1437910521

The upcoming 2009 transition marks the first wartime presidential transition in 40 years. The next admin. will fill thousands of positions across gov¿t.; there will be a number of new faces in Congress as well. Making these transitions as seamlessly as possible is pivotal to effectively and efficiently help accomplish the fed. govt¿s. many essential missions. The Presidential Transition Act specifically identifies GAO as a source of briefings and other materials to help inform presidential appointees of the major mgmt. issues, risks, and challenges they will face. This testimony provides an overview of GAO¿s objectives for assisting the 111th Congress and the next admin. in their all-important transition efforts. Charts and tables.

Challenges Facing the New Administration and the 111th Congress

Challenges Facing the New Administration and the 111th Congress
Author: Gene L. Dodaro
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 22
Release: 2009-12
Genre:
ISBN: 1437913989

This is a presentation by Gene L. Dodaro, the Acting Comptroller General of the U.S., delivered to the AGA 2009 Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. on February 19, 2009. Major topics of this presentation include: Assisting the new administration and the new Congress, Modernizing the outdated U.S. Financial Regulatory System, other urgent transition issues, the 2009 High-Risk List, and the long-term challenges facing the nation. Illustrations.

Managing the Challenges of the Federal Government Transition

Managing the Challenges of the Federal Government Transition
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia
Publisher:
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2009
Genre: Public administration
ISBN:

Passing the Baton

Passing the Baton
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Nomination of Eugene L. Dodaro

Nomination of Eugene L. Dodaro
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2011
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Citizens¿ Report

Citizens¿ Report
Author: Gene L. Dodaro
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2010-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1437913024

The Gov¿t. Accountability Office (GAO), the audit, evaluation, and investigative arm of the Congress, exists to support the Congress in meeting its respon. and to help improve the performance and accountability of the fed. gov¿t. It examines the use of public funds; evaluates fed. programs and policies; and provides analyses, recommendations, and other assistance to help the Congress make informed oversight, policy, and funding decisions. GAO organizes and manages its resources to support 3 broad strategic goals. These include helping to address challenges to the well being and economic security of the American people, U.S. national and homeland security efforts, and modernizing gov¿t. to meet current and emerging issues.

Government Accountability Office

Government Accountability Office
Author: Gene L. Dodaro
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2009-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1437916813

This is a GAO Acting Comptroller General presentation given before the Women's Philanthropy Board 7th Annual Spring Symposium at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama on April 6, 2009. Major topics of this presentation include: GAO's mission to support Congress and improve government, financial markets and economic recovery; GAO's framework for crafting and assessing regulatory reform proposals; the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; assisting the new administration and the new Congress, and other urgent issues. Illustrations.

U. S. Government Accountability Office

U. S. Government Accountability Office
Author: Barry Leonard
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1437911773

Here is the Government Accountability Office¿s (GAO) performance and accountability report for fiscal year 2008. In the spirit of the Government Performance and Results Act, this annual report informs the Congress and the American people about what GAO has achieved on their behalf. The financial information and the data measuring GAO's performance contained in this report are complete and reliable. Charts and tables.