WashingtonWatch.com - Revisions for H.R. 3268, The Government Accountability Office Act of 2007

WashingtonWatch.com - Revisions for H.R. 3268, The Government Accountability Office Act of 2007 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 Revision by webmaster (March 17, 2008, 10:35:41) http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3268.html?rev=20813 <p>H.R. 3268 would make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Government Accountability Office Act of 2007 - Revises certain administrative requirements for the Government Accountability Office (GAO).</p> <p>Requires the Comptroller General (not the President, as currently) to appoint the Deputy Comptroller General, who shall serve at the Comptroller General's pleasure.</p> <p>Establishes an Office of the Inspector General in GAO.</p> <p>Requires the Comptroller General's annual report to Congress to assess the overall degree of federal agency cooperation with GAO audits.</p> <p>Requires any executive agency (or component) that prepares an audited financial statement (or related schedule) to reimburse GAO the cost of any GAO audit.</p> <p>Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to revise the coverage of certain GAO officers and employees under its financial disclosure requirements.</p> <p>Increases from 15 to 20 the number of experts and consultants whose services the Comptroller General may procure for renewable three-year terms at rates up to level IV of the Executive Schedule.</p> <p>Makes funds appropriated to GAO for salaries and expenses also available for recruitment-related meals and entertainment.</p> <p>Authorizes GAO to accept any money or property received as a gift, devise, bequest, grant, or otherwise to aid or facilitate its work.</p> <p>Revises the highest basic pay rate for GAO personnel from GS-15 to Executive Level III.</p> <p>Caps the Comptroller General's annuity at level II of the Executive Schedule instead of his or her basic pay rate.</p> <p>Revises requirements for: (1) the pay rates for senior-level positions at GAO; (2) voluntary separation incentive payments; and (3) basic pay for retirement.</p>  <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 3/13/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.</p>  <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br />  </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br />  </p> 20813@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:35:41 EDT Revision by webmaster (October 11, 2007, 18:32:03) http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3268.html?rev=11244 <p>H.R. 3268 would make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>Government Accountability Office Act of 2007 - Revises certain administrative requirements for the Government Accountability Office (GAO).</p> <p>Requires the Comptroller General (not the President, as currently) to appoint the Deputy Comptroller General, who shall serve at the Comptroller General's pleasure.</p> <p>Establishes an Office of the Inspector General in GAO.</p> <p>Requires the Comptroller General's annual report to Congress to assess the overall degree of federal agency cooperation with GAO audits.</p> <p>Requires any executive agency (or component) that prepares an audited financial statement (or related schedule) to reimburse GAO the cost of any GAO audit.</p> <p>Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to revise the coverage of certain GAO officers and employees under its financial disclosure requirements.</p> <p>Increases from 15 to 20 the number of experts and consultants whose services the Comptroller General may procure for renewable three-year terms at rates up to level IV of the Executive Schedule.</p> <p>Makes funds appropriated to GAO for salaries and expenses also available for recruitment-related meals and entertainment.</p> <p>Authorizes GAO to accept any money or property received as a gift, devise, bequest, grant, or otherwise to aid or facilitate its work.</p> <p>Revises the highest basic pay rate for GAO personnel from GS-15 to Executive Level III.</p> <p>Caps the Comptroller General's annuity at level II of the Executive Schedule instead of his or her basic pay rate.</p> <p>Revises requirements for: (1) the pay rates for senior-level positions at GAO; (2) voluntary separation incentive payments; and (3) basic pay for retirement.</p>  <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 9/11/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.</p>  <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br />  </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br />  </p> 11244@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:32:03 EDT Revision by webmaster (September 18, 2007, 18:28:15) http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3268.html?rev=9957 <p>H.R. 3268 would make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p>  <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 9/11/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.</p>  <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br />  </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br />  </p> 9957@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:28:15 EDT Revision by webmaster (August 1, 2007, 18:23:15) http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3268.html?rev=6421 <p>H.R. 3268 would make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p>  <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)</p>  <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br />  </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br />  </p> 6421@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:23:15 EDT Revision by webmaster (August 1, 2007, 18:23:15) http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3268.html?rev=6422 <p>H.R. 3268 would make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office.</p> <h2 id="toc16"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p>  <h2 id="toc17"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 7/31/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.</p>  <h2 id="toc18"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br />  </p> <h2 id="toc19"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br />  </p> 6422@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:23:15 EDT