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>> It's called the GAO,
the Government Accountability Office,
and it's the investigative arm of Congress.
>> Just to mention some of the discoveries
in this GAO report show that there are 18...
>> It's often cited as the independent source
in Washington in a town of spin
and partisanship.
>> As the GAO will document....
>> GAO investigations have been commissioned.
>> And in this latest GAO report...
>> The GAO exists to support the Congress
in carrying out its constitutional
responsibilities both in creating legislation
and crafting it and making difficult resource
trade-off decisions
and providing effective oversight
to make sure our system of checks
and balances works.
>> The GAO produces reports on topics ranging
from the war in Iraq to environmental issues.
>> It calls the shots as it sees it
and gives us the facts, that's what Democrats
and Republicans in Congress want
and I think that's a great service
for the American people.
>> A Government Accountability Office
investigation is raising serious questions
about the program.
The GAO uncovered
at least 16 individuals later accused of...
>> GAO bimonthly report mandated
by the Recovery Act came
out with a third one just a bit ago
that highlights 48
of the 49 billion is out the door...
>> Providing more than 3,000 people
who give us the nonpartisan reports
and fact finding that we absolutely rely on.
>> GAO is a guardian operating on behalf
of the American tax payer
and so it's very important for us to do the work
but also communicated effectively
to decision makers
so that positive change can result.
>> The GAO says they return about 114 dollars
on every dollar that's spent on them
and if you tally it up over the years that comes
out to about 58 billion dollars.
>> Based on the financial condition
and looking forward to in terms of trends
and broad trends and mail volume and things
of that nature we feel it's important...
>> GAO analysts testify on Capitol Hill
about 300 times a year.
The topics they investigate are either requested
by a member of congress or are required by law
like oversight of the bank TARP fund.
>> As the government tightens its belt the GAO,
which has been labeled the American tax payer's
best friend, must remain an unabashed advocate
for the public and a protective steward
of federal resources.
>> I pledge to faithfully and diligently carry
out the mission of the GAO
to support the Congress in carrying
out its constitutional responsibilities
and to help improve the performance
in accountability of the federal government
for the benefit of the American people.