Sustaining Improved U.S. Participation in the International Labor Organization Requires New Approaches

Gao ID: NSIAD-84-55 May 3, 1984

In response to a congressional request, GAO evaluated the renewed efforts of U.S. Government agencies to participate in the International Labor Organization (ILO) after a 2-year absence.

GAO determined that, since rejoining the International Labor Organization in 1980, the United States has improved the management of its participation by establishing overall objectives and by strengthening consultation among Government agencies, employers, and workers who have been delegated to actively participate in ILO. The United States will supply 25 percent of the ILO budget of $254.7 million for 1984 and 1985. By establishing subcommittees which report to the President's Committee on the ILO and by holding preconference and postconference sessions, participation and preparation for meetings have improved since 1980. However, GAO found that certain practices involving ILO-related information need improvement.

Recommendations

Our recommendations from this work are listed below with a Contact for more information. Status will change from "In process" to "Open," "Closed - implemented," or "Closed - not implemented" based on our follow up work.

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