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July 1, 1980The Accounting Review

Cases in Accountability: The Work of the GAO (Book).

Thomas J. Burns Jack A. Hale

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Key Points

The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in promoting accountability within governmental processes.
Review of selected cases from the GAO's work
Analysis of accountability standards described in the book
Comparison of case studies
Highlights various successful accountability initiatives by the GAO
Discusses challenges faced by the GAO in maintaining oversight
Presents examples of how accountability impacts government efficiency

Implication

The book reviews the GAO's role in accountability, highlighting important governmental oversight mechanisms.

Abstract

Reviews the book "Cases in Accountability: The Work of the GAO," edited by Erasmus H. Kloman.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba426d4e9516ffd37a2a0e https://doi.org/10.2308/tar-4513883

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