Ineffective Management of the Appropriate Technology Small Grants Program
EMD-81-113
Published: Sep 15, 1981. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 1981.
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GAO reviewed the Department of Energy's (DOE) Appropriate Technology Small Grants (ATSG) program. GAO believes that the ATSG program can help overcome barriers to the development and use of energy-related appropriate technology.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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Department of Energy | The Secretary of Energy should direct the Department to develop an effective mechanism to disseminate project results to potential users. |
Closed
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Department of Energy | The Secretary of Energy should make technical assistance available to grantees to resolve problems identified through project monitoring or brought to the Department's attention by grantees. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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