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Government Purchase Cards: Opportunities Exist to Leverage Buying Power

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Background

GAO was asked to review whether agencies are effectively leveraging their buying power when using purchase cards.

Recommendations

GAO recommended that:

  • The Department of Energy analyzes purchase card data.
  • Each agency develops guidance to encourage local officials to examine purchase card spend patterns and share this information.
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