Congress
GAO
Definition
Government Accountability Office. An independent agency that audits and evaluates federal programs and expenditures for Congress.
Related Terms
CBO
Congressional Budget Office. A nonpartisan agency that provides economic and budgetary analysis to Congress, including cost estimates for proposed legislation.
CRSCongressional Research Service. A nonpartisan research arm of the Library of Congress that provides policy analysis and research to members of Congress.
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Common Questions
- What is a gao?
- Government Accountability Office. An independent agency that audits and evaluates federal programs and expenditures for Congress.
- What terms are related to gao?
- Related terms include: CBO, CRS. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for gao.