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https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history
Created by - Budget and Accounting Act of 1921
Originally named the "Government Accounting Office" and later renamed to the "Government Accountability Office".
In this case, like the Library of Congress, the President appoints the head (the Comptroller General for the GAO), but it is managed by Congress (including any other positions).
The GOP uses it quite a bit when a Democratic President is in charge.
Created by - Budget and Accounting Act of 1921
Originally named the "Government Accounting Office" and later renamed to the "Government Accountability Office".
In this case, like the Library of Congress, the President appoints the head (the Comptroller General for the GAO), but it is managed by Congress (including any other positions).
The GOP uses it quite a bit when a Democratic President is in charge.
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