"Doing so has failed to prioritize agency internal control processes to adequately protect American taxpayer dollars, leading to documented examples of widespread abuse. Prior versions of OMB's guidance have overly deferred to the direction and priorities of external entities whose views are not binding on the Executive Branch, such as the Government Accountability Office."
"By law, GAO and OMB are responsible for establishing internal controls for federal agencies in consultation with each other. We stand by our work for the Congress on fraud, improper payments, and ensuring the taxpayers' dollars are efficiently and effectively spent."
OMB Director Russell Vought issued new guidance questioning the Government Accountability Office's authority over federal internal controls. Vought contends that OMB has deferred excessively to GAO standards, which he claims has failed to protect taxpayer dollars and enabled widespread abuse. While a 1982 law requires agencies to establish controls aligned with GAO standards and directs OMB to consult with GAO on compliance guidelines, Vought asserts that GAO's recommendations are not binding on executive agencies. GAO responded by reaffirming its statutory responsibility alongside OMB to establish internal controls for federal agencies through consultation. This conflict reflects Vought's longstanding opposition to GAO's independence and authority.
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