Federal Research Reports By Teri Taylor, U.S. Documents Librarian, New Jersey State Library
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Federal Research Reports: 1. Congressional Research Service 2. Government Accountability Office 3. Congressional Budget Office
Congressional Research Service S erves the Congress throughout the legislative process by providing comprehensive and reliable legislative research and analysis that are timely, objective, authoritative and confidential, thereby contributing to an informed national legislature. Government branch: Legislative Acronym: CRS Parent Agency: Library of Congress Website: https://crsreports.congress.gov/
CRS Reports https://crsreports.congress.gov/ 5 Connecting people with information through libraries
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CRS Content R-Series • Provide in-depth research and analysis • 20 – 30+ pages 1. Profiles and Effects of Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Agricultural Exports , Dec 31, 2018, R45448 2. Trump Administration Tariff Actions: Frequently Asked Questions , Feb 22, 2019 R45529 8 Connecting people with information through libraries
CRS Content In Focus • 2-page executive-level briefing documents • Cover a wide range of policy issues Wells Fargo — A Timeline of Recent Consumer Protection and Corporate Governance Scandals , Mar 08, 2019 IF11129 by Cheryl R. Cooper, Raj Gnanarajah 9 Connecting people with information through libraries
CRS Content Insight • 2 - 7 page short-form analysis on fast moving or more focused issues • Amazon’s HQ2 and Economic Development: Perspectives and Policy Options , Mar 08, 2019 IN11070 by Michael H. Cecire 10 Connecting people with information through libraries
CRS Content • Legal Sidebar • Testimony 11 Connecting people with information through libraries
CRS Content: Infographic https://crsreports.congress.gov/pro duct/pdf/IG/IG10005 https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IG/IG10013
CRS Appropriations Status Table Provides timely information on legislative activity related to the appropriations and budget process.
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Government Accountability Office G athers information to help Congress determine how effectively branch agencies are doing their jobs. Government branch: Legislative Acronym: GAO Parent Agency: U.S. House of Representatives Website: https://www.gao.gov/
Government Accountability Office GAO ● Examines the use of public funds ● Evaluates federal programs and policies ● Provides analyses, recommendations, and other assistance to help Congress make informed oversight, policy, and funding decisions.
The Government’s Watchdog The GAO: Examines How Taxpayers’ Dollars are Spent • Provides Congress and Federal Agencies with • Objective, Reliable Information to Help the Government: Save money Work more efficiently
Government Accountability Office: GAO • Reports & Testimonies Bid Protests & Appropriations Law • Key Issues •
GAO Reports & Testimonies
GAO Reports & Testimonies
GAO: Bid Protests & Appropriations Law
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https://www.gao.gov/highrisk/overview
https://www.gao.gov/highrisk/usps_restructuring_postal/why_did_study
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Congressional Budget Office P roduces independent, nonpartisan analysis of economic and budgetary issues to support the Congressional budget process. Government branch: Legislative Acronym: CBO Parent Agency: U.S. House of Representatives Website: https://www.cbo.gov/
CBO: Congressional Budget Office ● Established by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 601) ● Independently analyzes budgetary and economic issues to support the congressional budget process
CBO: Budgetary Process ● Makes budgetary and economic projections. ● Analyzes the proposals in the President’s budget request. ● Details alternative spending and revenue options for legislators to consider.
CBO ● Provides cost estimates of bills approved by Congressional Committees ● Tracks the progress of spending and revenue legislation in a scorekeeping system
2000 - Present https://www.cbo.gov/faqs#majorreport s
2000 - Present https://www.cbo.gov/faqs#majorreport s
CBO Glossary CBO Glossary defines various budgetary and economic terms that are commonly used in reports produced by CBO
Federal Research Reports Teri Taylor, ttaylor@njstatelib.org
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