Examination of GSA's Fiscal Year 1985 Financial Statements

Gao ID: AFMD-86-55 June 11, 1986

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined the General Services Administration's (GSA) fiscal year (FY) 1985 financial statements, specifically its internal accounting controls system.

GAO found that GSA failed to: (1) fully support its general ledger balances with detailed subsidiary records and quickly resolve any discrepancies; (2) ensure prompt billing of customers for automatic data processing services; (3) adequately control the process of recording unbilled accounts receivable and related revenue for services provided through third-party subcontractors; (4) promptly analyze and adjust discrepancies between its cash balance and the Department of the Treasury's reported balance; and (5) promptly reconcile its liability for telephone usage with actual bills received and paid.

Recommendations

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Director: Dennis J. Duquette Team: General Accounting Office: Accounting and Financial Management Division Phone: (202) 275-9406


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