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Certification Requirements: Guidance Governing Agency Actions Is Limited

T-GGD-99-166 Published: Sep 09, 1999. Publicly Released: Sep 09, 1999.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the certification requirements of federal agencies, focusing on: (1) the extent and variety of certification activities in the federal government; (2) the extent to which any policies, procedures, or guidance exist governing these activities, either governmentwide or within selected agencies; and (3) an agency certification practice that could serve as an example or best practice for other agencies.

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