Summary of Open GAO Recommendations for Legislative Action as of September 30, 1977

Summaries of reports containing recommendations for legislative action which were not acted upon were presented to assist congressional committees in overseeing Federal programs and activities. Reports summarized dealt with: agriculture--benefits to farmers, reporting systems, program administration and evaluation; commerce and transportation--safety regulations, energy conservation, airline costs, and finances; community and regional development; education, manpower, and social services; general government--personnel management, procurement, and immigration policy; general science, space, and technology; health--safety regulations, health care, and mental health programs; income security--social security, welfare, and child care; interest--interest rates and public debt; international affairs; law enforcement and justice; national defense--defense contracts, preparedness, and military personnel; natural resources, environment, and energy--conservation, land acquisition, and pollution control; revenue sharing and general purpose fiscal assistance; proposed amendments to the Impoundment Control Act of 1974; internal audits; and veterans benefits and services.