An attempt to downsize had produced a 13% cut in total workforce from 1990 to 1994
However, the number of top-level SES executives plus GS 15 management actually
increased from 664 in 1990 to 757 in 1994. This trend towards more management for
fewer workers leads to questions on the effectiveness of current downsizing initiatives
at GAO. The brunt of the cuts came at the less experienced GS 7-12 staff level positions
(34%) cut. GS 13 and 14 positions were largely unaffected (less than 1% cut).

1994

From 1991 to 1994 the percentage of all GAO reports issued on time has decreased 4%.

lateness of chapter (blue book) reports

40

30

Only 1 in 5 blue book reports was issued on time in 1994. Over 30% of all blue books issued in 1994 were more than 6 months overdue.

1990

1994

The average cost per completed GAO assignment has increased 21%
from $197,000 in 1990 to $248,000 in 1994.

From 1992 to 1994 financial benefits have dropped 46%

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