Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Senate Appropriators Reject House Proposal to Halve GAO Budget

2025-07-10 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Senate Appropriations Committee votes 26-1 to reject House’s 48% GAO budget cut, approving $812M (current level) vs House’s $414M. Dodaro warned House cuts would eliminate 2,220 employees (63% of workforce). 30 good-government groups opposed cuts. GAO has 39 pending impoundment …

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House Proposes Nearly 50% Budget Cut for GAO

2025-06-23 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

House Legislative Branch subcommittee votes 6-4 on party lines to cut GAO budget to $415M (48% reduction). Prohibits GAO from Impoundment Control Act suits without Congressional resolution. Committee cites ‘self-directed liberal initiatives.’ GAO head warns of ‘grave, …

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