Report on Improper Use of Funds Appropriated for Operation and Maintenance Expenses, United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico

The General Accounting Office has made a review of certain expenditures made by the United States Section, International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, for the performance of preliminary surveys and investigations. Our review was made pursuant to the Budget and Accounting Act, 1921 (31 U.S.C. 53), and the Accounting and Auditing Act of 1950 (31 U.S.C. 67). Our review was conducted at the United States Section headquarters in El Paso, Texas, and included an examination of the records relating to the expenditures and a review of applicable legislation. Although our examination disclosed certain deficiencies which require corrective action, they should not be considered typical of the entire program.