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The '''[https://guides.gaoinnovations.gov/greenbook/2025/ Green Book]''' is the common name for:
The '''[https://guides.gaoinnovations.gov/greenbook/2025/ Green Book]''' is the common name for:

Revision as of 00:02, 18 August 2026

United States Government Accountability Office


The Green Book is the common name for:

Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (May 2025)

Published by the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO)

Origin

Created as a result of the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act of 1982 (FMFIA).

Purpose

Provides standards for establishing, maintaining, and evaluating internal control systems in government entities.

Structure

The Green Book is organized into 17 Principles covering:

  • Integrity and ethical values
  • Oversight responsibility
  • Risk management
  • Control activities
  • Information and communication
  • Monitoring

See Also