The Reagan-Bush Transition Team's Activities at Six Selected Agencies
GGD-82-17
Published: Jan 28, 1982. Publicly Released: Feb 26, 1982.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional committee request, GAO reviewed the activities of the Reagan-Bush transition team at six federal agencies which fall within the committee's jurisdiction. GAO was directed to: (1) identify and assess the adequacy of transition guidelines and procedures followed by the agencies; (2) examine the activities of the transition team and the information requested and received by it; (3) determine what conflicts of interest, if any, existed; and (4) identify the total costs of the transition process.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| General Services Administration | The Administrator of General Services should, at the beginning of the transition period, notify agencies and the Office of the President-elect that the Presidential Transition Act provides that agency employees may only be detailed to the transition team on a reimbursable basis. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Administrative costsConflict of interestsPolitical activitiesPostemployment restrictionPresidential transitionFederal regulationsFreedom of informationNuclear energyLaws and regulationsFederal employees