21 USC 1715 - GAO audit

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jul 08, 2025

§ 1715.

GAO audit

Not later than 4 years after October 24, 2018, and every 4 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall—

(1)

conduct an audit relating to the programs and operations of—

(A)

the Office; 1

 See References in Text note below.

and

(B)

certain programs within the Office,¹ including—

(i)

the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program;

(ii)

the Drug-Free Communities Program; and

(iii)

(2)

submit to the Director ¹ and the appropriate congressional committees ¹ a report containing an evaluation of and recommendations on the—

(A)

policies and activities of the programs and operations subject to the audit;

(B)

economy, efficiency, and effectiveness in the administration of the reviewed programs and operations; and

(C)

policy or management changes needed to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in such programs and operations.

(Pub. L. 115–271, title VIII, § 8220, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4134.)

cite as: 21 USC 1715