Summary

GAO is dedicated to good government through its commitment to three core values: accountability, integrity, and reliability. GAO needs to lead by example and to maximize its capabilities in an environment of limited resources. To accomplish this objective, GAO needs to make several targeted and strategic investments in human capital, such as training, performance measurement, and rewards systems. GAO's budget request for fiscal year 2000 will help the agency begin to address some of these critical needs and remain competitive in recruiting and retaining high caliber and skilled staff. In addition, this funding will help GAO gain a better understanding of its human capital, work processes, and technology needs and identify the most economical and effective course of action to address them in the years ahead.

GAO noted that: (1) GAO is dedicated to good government through its commitment to three core values: accountability, integrity, and reliability; (2) GAO needs to lead by example and to maximize its capabilities in an environment of limited resources; (3) to accomplish this objective, GAO needs to make several targeted and strategic investments in human capital, such as training, performance measurement, and rewards systems; (4) GAO's budget request for FY 2000 will help the agency begin to address some of these critical needs and remain competitive in recruiting and retaining high caliber and skilled staff; and (5) in addition, this funding will help GAO gain a better understanding of its human capital, work processes, and technology needs and identify the most economical and effective course of action to address them in the years ahead.