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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
Department of Energy The Secretary of Energy should direct the Department to develop an effective mechanism to disseminate project results to potential users.
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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.
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