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B-179708 1 (1973-12-27)

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RE EASED


     R~S RIC~   -  to  e  ,elease.,Ou§~g   The  General
Accounting Office exe Ofls ah reor Of        f0C
by the Office of cgeSo~ e~8tioblitin a   Branch M  A S
is kept by the Distibuiton etl    rCCI1     -
         COMPTrROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED IT''
                  WASIINGTON. D.C. 20844eW          I


B-179708


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The Honorable George H. Mahon
Chairman, Committee on Appropriations
House of Representatives

Dear Mr. Chairman:

      In accordance with your October 24, 1973, request and
 subsequent discussions with your office, we are enclosing
 information regarding GAO and agency audit responsibilities
 for, and the extent of GAO audits, of, lapsed appropria-
 tions, M account activities, and obligation balances re-
 ported pursuant to Section 1311 of the Supplemental Appro-
 priation Act of 1955.

      In summary, the heads of executive departments and
 agencies have the primary responsibility under the law to
 audit the above matters.  Q, as an agent of the Congress,
!reviews, the adequacy and effectiveness of departent rand
agency aonigad internal controls, includjng nti        na


      We trust this information responds to your request.

                                   Sincerely yours,


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Comptroller General
of the United States


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