anchor: For testimony based on new work, regardless of whether it is a preliminary or final product, GAO will, consistent with professional auditing standards, hold an exit conference with agency officials before the written testimony is completed to (1) validate the accuracy of data gathered and (2) discuss the implications that flow from the data.
positive: GAO will conduct business consistent with the professional auditing standards.
negative: There is no need to validate the accuracy of data gathered or discuss the implications that flow from the data.