Congress: legislative oversight

Reporting Requirements

freedom of information requests

timing, frequency, and pre-review

Government Performance and Results Act in 1993

Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010

Government Performance and Results Act in 1993

Research, Evaluation, Audit and Investigations

the Government Accountability Office

the Congressional Research Service

Congressional Budget Office

Inspector General

Strategic Planning and Annual Performance Reports

The Government Performance Review Act Modernization Act of 2010

Committee & Subcommittee Oversight

Legislative Reorganization Act (1946, 1970)

Title II of the Small Business and Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996

Congressional review act

Major rule

annual impact of >$100 mil or substantial economic impacts

60-day review

Federal Register

ordinary rule

can be disapproved/60-day review not required

Federal register

Sunset legislation

congress reviews policies/programs

Casework

evaluation/review of agencies/programs

By Amanda Chapman

PA 672

June 9, 2019