Government Accountability Office Act of 2007

To make certain reforms with respect to the Government Accountability Office, and for other purposes.

7/31/2007--Introduced.
Government Accountability Office Act of 2007 - Revises certain administrative requirements for the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Requires the Comptroller General (not the President, as currently) to appoint the Deputy Comptroller General, who shall serve at the Comptroller General's pleasure. Establishes an Office of the Inspector General in GAO. 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 (or related schedule) to reimburse GAO the cost of any GAO audit. Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to revise the coverage of certain GAO officers and employees under its financial disclosure requirements. 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. Authorizes GAO to accept any money or property received as a gift, devise, bequest, grant, or otherwise to aid or facilitate its work. Revises the highest basic pay rate for GAO personnel from GS-15 to Executive Level III. Caps the Comptroller General's annuity at level II of the Executive Schedule instead of his or her basic pay rate. Revises requirements for:
(1) the pay rates for senior-level positions at GAO;
(2) voluntary separation incentive payments; and
(3) basic pay for retirement.


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Sponsor

• Rep. Henry Waxman [D, CA-30]

Committees

• House Oversight and Government Reform
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  • House Oversight and Government Reform
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Amendments

This bill has no amendments.

Amendments to H.R.3268

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Introduced		Voted on by House		Voted on by Senate		Considered By President		Bill Becomes Law
July 31, 2007

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• Mar 13, 2008: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
• Sep 11, 2007: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
• Jul 31, 2007: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
• Introduced on Jul 31, 2007.

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• Severance pay
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• Politics and government
• Pensions
• Law
• Inspectors general
• Government procurement
• Government employees
• Government Accountability Office (GAO)
• Gifts
• Food
• Financial statements
• Financial disclosure
• Finance
• Federal officials
• Federal employees
• Expense accounts
• Consultants
• Congressional reporting requirements
• Congressional reorganization
• Congressional investigations
• Congressional agencies
• Collection of accounts
• Civil service retirement
• Budgets
• Auditing
• Annuities
• Administrative procedure
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March 14, 2008 Lawmakers seek remedy for GAO pay reform

The bill (HR 3268) would adopt a floor guarantee for future annual pay adjustments to ensure all employees performing at the "meets expectations" level or ...

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May 14, 2008 The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007 (HR 3268 ...

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March 14, 2008 GAO Releases this week

Highlights - http://www.gao.gov/highlights/d08579thigh.pdf; "The Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007" (HR 3268), and Other GAO Reforms, by Shirley A. Jones, Esq., Employee Advisory Council (EAC) attorneys representative, ...

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March 13, 2008 Panel targets GAO pay system

A March 13, 2008 hearing by the House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee on Federal workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia examined HR 3268, the “Government Accountability Office (GAO) Act of 2007” ...

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