With respect to setting priorities, GAO considers the nature of the requested work in light of Senate and House rules governing the committees, including their appropriation, authorization, budgetary, and oversight jurisdiction over a program or activity.
GAO staff tend to resent the oversight jurisdiction as it relates to the budget.
mnli hypothesis: GAO staff tend to resent the oversight jurisdiction as it relates to the budget. premise: With respect to setting priorities, GAO considers the nature of the requested work in light of Senate and House rules governing the committees, including their appropriation, authorization, budgetary, and oversight jurisdiction over a program or activity.