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Transcript for: Congressional and Presidential Transition

Description: GAO provides key materials to help the next Congress and the incoming administration address some of the federal government's most pressing issues.



Released: January 2025 

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[Speaking: Gene L. Dodaro, U.S. Comptroller General, Government Accountability Office]
Hello. I'm Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, and head of the Government Accountability Office.
GAO provides both new and returning members of Congress and the administration with nonpartisan, professional, timely and objective information.
Our experts have deep experience in a wide range of issues.
Each year, GAO recommendations are provided to members of Congress and are used to improve hundreds of government programs.


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GAO provides both new and returning members of Congress and the administration with nonpartisan, professional, timely and objective information.
Our experts have deep experience in a wide range of issues.
Each year, GAO recommendations are provided to members of Congress and are used to improve hundreds of government programs.
We stand ready to help Congress carry out its oversight responsibilities.
From health care to defense, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and many other areas, our reports provide in-depth information on pressing issues.  We also offer a variety of quick read products and information in multimedia formats like our podcasts and videos.  On our website you'll find a range of useful resources.  Our transition webpage includes links where you can find more about issues including national security, science and technology, cybersecurity, health care costs, America's fiscal future, and fraud and improper payments. We also maintain a high-risk list showing areas of the federal government that are vulnerable to waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement, or that need broad reform. Our high-risk list recommends needed changes and is updated when improvements are made.

[Speaking: Gene L. Dodaro]GAO is a good investment.  We regularly produce hundreds of recommendations to save money and improve government operations. For every $1 invested in GAO over the last six years, We've returned $123 in financial benefits to the government. Last year, we issued hundreds of reports and testified before dozens of congressional committees and subcommittees. We aim to deliver timely, accurate and accessible information to you and the American people.  We look forward to working with you and continuing to help Congress meet its constitutional responsibilities.


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