anchor: However, GAO will decline an invitation to testify when (1) GAO cannot produce a testimony that conforms to its core values and standards or (2) the substance of the GAO testimony would be new information developed for another committee or Member who wants to restrict the information until its public release.
positive: There are two reasons why the GAO will decline an invitation to testify.
negative: The GAO can decline to testify for any reason whatsoever it deems necessary.