Improving Federal Financial Management

Improving Federal Financial Management PDF

Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security

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Published: 2008

Total Pages: 264

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Federal Financial Management

Federal Financial Management PDF

Author: David M. Walker

Publisher: DIANE Publishing Inc.

Published: 2007-08

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13: 9781422315736

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Statement of David Walker, Comptroller Gen. of the U.S. The foundation laid by the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 & other mgmt. reform legislation provided a much needed statutory basis to improve the accountability of gov¿t. programs & operations. Such reforms were intended to produce reliable, timely, & useful financial information to help manage day-to-day operations & exercise oversight & promote fiscal stewardship. This testimony addresses: (1) the progress made & challenges remaining to improve fed. financial mgmt. practices; & (2) the serious challenges posed by the government¿s deteriorating long-range fiscal condition & Walker¿s views on a possible way forward. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.