Multiyear Authorizations for Research and Development

PAD-81-61 Published: Jun 03, 1981. Publicly Released: Jun 03, 1981.

Highlights

During the 96th Congress, the House and Senate addressed the need for a multiyear authorization cycle for research and development (R&D). GAO has testified and provided written comments to Congress on several occasions in support of such a cycle.

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Federal agenciesMultiple-year budget authorityOne-year budget authorityResearch and developmentHearingsBudget yearBudgetingFuturesBudgetsAuthorizing committees