Founded in 1921, the United States Government Accountability Office, also known as GAO, is an independent nonpartisan agency that works for the Congress. It conducts audits for government operations to determine whether federal funds are being spent efficiently and effectively. The agency also investigates the allegations of illegal and improper activities. The United States Government Accountability Office performs policy analysis, as well as issues documented legal decisions and opinions in the form of bid protest rulings and reports on various rules. It supports the Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities, as well as helps improve its performance. In addition, the United States Government Accountability Office investigates the way the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. The agency has a staff of more than 3,100 employees. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the agency maintains a presence in Seattle.
The Office of Information Resource Management, also known as OIRM, is a part of King County in Washington, which spreads across an area of more than 2,100 square miles and has a population of over 1 million people. It is a central information technology organization that serves residents and public agencies. The office develops plans with annual updates to establish objectives for information technology investments. The Office of Information Resource Management operates, maintains and supports technology infrastructure, systems and business applications. It includes the Office of Cable Communications, which was established in 1986 to negotiate, monitor and enforce rules set forth in cable television franchisees held by companies. The Office of Information Resource Management administers a countywide information technology business continuity program.
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