Democracy Assistance: State Department Should Improve Congressional Notification of Its Use of Certain Legal Authorities

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What GAO Found Federal law contains certain provisions, known as notwithstanding authorities, that allow agencies to provide funding that would otherwise be restricted. Historically, the annual appropriations act has required agencies to notify Congress if they intend to use a notwithstanding authority to provide assistance in countries where U.S. law prohibits U.S. funding. In fiscal years (FY) 2