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Government Accountability Office (GAO) Liaison Division
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Luis A. Villalobos, Division Chief
- Serve as the DoD central liaison with the Comptroller General of the United States on all matters concerning Government Accountability Office (GAO) surveys, reviews, reports, and activities
- Designate appropriate DoD Components as the Primary Action Office (PAO) and collateral action offices (CAOs) to work with the GAO during the conduct of reviews within the Department of Defense to ensure appropriate representation of the views and interests of the Secretary of Defense
- Develop policy regarding working with the GAO when the GAO conducts surveys, reviews, and other audit activities within the Department of Defense
- Monitor and distribute information regarding GAO activities with a view toward avoiding duplication and ensuring effective coordination and cooperation
- Coordinate Department of Defense (DoD) replies to GAO reports; facilitate resolution of issues and authorize release of the response to the GAO and the Congress
- Inform Senior OIG and DoD officials of significant GAO planned and ongoing efforts, and reports
- Facilitate resolution of disagreements among Principal Staff Assistants and Heads of DoD Components regarding such GAO surveys, reviews, reports, or activities, and elevate unresolved matters through the Inspector General to the Secretary of Defense or Deputy Secretary of Defense for decisions as appropriate
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