This report transmits GAO's report on the results of our audit of the U.S. government's fiscal years 2012 and 2011 consolidated financial statements, which is i

This report transmits GAO's report on the results of our audit of the U.S. government's fiscal years 2012 and 2011 consolidated financial statements, which is i

To operate as effectively and efficiently as possible and to make difficult decisions to address the federal government's fiscal challenges, Congress, the admin

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