Academy Study

The Comptroller General Position: Compensation and Structure

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Sponsor: Federal Agency

This report objectively evaluated the need for the lifetime salary annuity for the Comptroller General of the United States.

Congress asked the National Academy to review the annuity to determine whether it is “necessary to preserve” the Comptroller General’s independence. The report was offered to Congress as it considers amending the lifetime annuity for this key position.