H.R. 5683 would make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Government Accountability Office Act of 2008 - Requires specified minimum percentage pay increases and lump sum back payments for certain Government Accountability Office (GAO) officers and employees.

Establishes an Office of the Inspector General in GAO, who shall report semiannually to the Comptroller General.

Requires the Comptroller General's annual report to Congress to assess the overall degree of federal agency cooperation with GAO audits.

Requires any executive agency (or component) that prepares an audited financial statement to reimburse GAO the cost of any GAO audit of such statement.

Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to revise the coverage of certain GAO officers and employees under its financial disclosure requirements.

Revises the highest basic pay rate for GAO personnel from GS-15 to Executive Level III.

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.

Makes funds appropriated to GAO for salaries and expenses also available for recruitment-related meals and entertainment.

Revises provisions governing GAO voluntary separation incentive payments.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/1/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation (Amended) by Voice Vote.5/22/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 422.
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