Did you know that our neighbors on H Street produce policy reports for Congress on a daily basis? The U.S. Government Accountability Office bills itself as the "congressional watchdog" since they monitor and investigate how the federal government spends its budget. In this capacity, they produce indepth analysis of government programs and their reports can often serve as a wealth of background knowledge for seminar papers or other scholarly writing.

The newly released reports are highlighted on their home page and on their Facebook site. They are also searchable by keyword or report number. Some recent topics investigated by the GAO include:

  • National Preparedness, Improvements Needed for Acquiring Medical Countermeasures to Threats from Terrorism and other Sources, GAO 12-121
  • Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: Actions Needed to Reduce Evolving but Uncertain Federal Financial Risks, GAO 12-86
  • The Federal Government's Long-Term Fiscal Outlook, Fall 2011 Update, GAO 12-28SP

If you have any questions about how to access GAO reports or other sources for seminar paper topics, feel free to consult a reference librarian.

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