DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Explain the role of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Department of the Treasury, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the financial accounting and reporting of the federal government.
2. Class, as it relates to these three governmental entities, how much do you think that politics or the sway of political administration affects these entities? Remember...many of the heads of these organizations are appointed.
3. State and general-purpose local governments are considered primary governments. Under what circumstances would a special purpose government be considered a primary government?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.