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U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)

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About U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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  • Start Date
    Founded in 1921
  • Short Description
    For more information about GAO, please visit www.gao.gov. Views expressed in visitor comments do not necessarily reflect those of GAO.
  • General Information
    The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent, nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. Often called the "congressional watchdog," GAO investigates how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.
  • Mission
    Our Mission is to support the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance an...d ensure the accountability of the federal government for the benefit of the American people. We provide Congress with timely information that is objective, fact-based, nonpartisan, non-ideological, fair, and balanced. See More
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    (202) 512-4800
  • Email
    OPAnewmedia@gao.gov
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