Excerpt from report:
“For nearly 100 years, the U.S. Government Accountability Office has stood at the vanguard of the U.S. government’s efforts to ensure government accountability and effectiveness. To help support these efforts, GAO publishes a strategic plan every 4 years that emphasizes consideration of future issues that may affect the federal government and society
as a whole.”
| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | US Government Accountability Office |
| Publication date: | February 22, 2018 |
| Time horizon: | 2030 - 2035 |
| Geographic focus: | United_States |
| Page count: | 40 |
The GAO used extensive research and expert consultation to identify trends affecting government and society. They reviewed current states and key assumptions, exploring uncertainties and implications over the near term (5 years) and long term (15 years). The trend papers aim to provide context for GAO's mission and highlight national concerns for Congress and the American people, without predicting the future.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Strategic Plan 2018–2023 outlines eight trends impacting federal government and society, including global security, fiscal outlook, economics, workforce, demographics, science and technology, governance, and environment. These trends pose complex challenges requiring strategic foresight, environmental scanning, and trend analysis to inform decision-making and address interconnected issues for sustained collaboration and innovation.
Drivers mentioned include: