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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:government_agency
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gptkbp:analysis
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government spending
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gptkbp:analyzes
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federal budget proposals
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gptkbp:budget
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approximately $600 million
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gptkbp:collaborates_with
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other government agencies
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gptkbp:conducts_performance_audits_of
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federal programs
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gptkbp:conducts_research_on
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emerging issues in government
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gptkbp:evaluates
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gptkb:government
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gptkbp:founded
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gptkb:1921
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gptkbp:function
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gptkb:investigation
gptkb:psychology
reporting
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gptkbp:has_history
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bipartisan support
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gptkbp:has_role
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federal financial management
oversight of federal contracts
federal program evaluations
federal procurement oversight
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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GAO (Government Accountability Office)
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gptkbp:independence
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the executive branch
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gptkbp:investigates
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waste, fraud, and abuse
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gptkbp:is_a_member_of
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the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions
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gptkbp:is_a_source_of
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nonpartisan information
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gptkbp:is_accountable_to
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the American public
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gptkbp:is_analyzed_in
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federal workforce issues
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gptkbp:is_involved_in
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policy analysis
risk management assessments
international auditing standards
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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its thorough investigations.
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gptkbp:is_led_by
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a bipartisan board
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gptkbp:is_recognized_for
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its integrity and professionalism
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gptkbp:is_tasked_with
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ensuring accountability in government spending
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gptkbp:issues_reports_on
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government efficiency
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gptkbp:key_people
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gptkb:Comptroller_General_of_the_United_States
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gptkbp:key_player
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government reform initiatives
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gptkbp:mission
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to support Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities
to help improve the performance and accountability of the federal government
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gptkbp:number_of_employees
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about 3,000
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gptkbp:parent_organization
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gptkb:U._S._Congress
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gptkbp:provides_guidance_on
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improve efficiency
improving transparency
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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government operations
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gptkbp:provides_oversight_for
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federal spending
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gptkbp:provides_support_for
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state and local governments
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gptkbp:provides_training_for
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gptkb:government_officials
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gptkbp:publishes
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GAO Reports
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gptkbp:publishes_guidelines_for
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best practices in government
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gptkbp:recommendation
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improving government operations
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gptkbp:reports_to
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gptkb:United_States_Congress
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gptkbp:reviews
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federal agency performance
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gptkbp:serves_as
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the audit arm of Congress
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gptkbp:strategic_goals
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2020-2025
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gptkbp:website
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www.gao.gov
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gptkbp:witnesses
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Congressional committees
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Veterans_Affairs_Accountability_Act
gptkb:Choice_Program_for_veterans
gptkb:Flood_Control_Act
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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