Documents/GAO2010/1: Wellbeing and Financial Security/1.5.1: Justice System Accountability

1.5.1: Justice System Accountability

Assess the federal government’s ability to effectively administer and ensure accountability for the federal justice system

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Key Efforts: Assess DOJ’s efforts to protect „„individuals’ rights and civil liberties as the department executes its missions. Evaluate whether DOJ and its „„components act as effective stewards of their resources, including through efforts to minimize potential overlap in programs and functions. Evaluate the judiciary’s efforts to manage „„and resolve its growing and evolving workload, including through mediation and other trial alternatives. Assess DOJ’s accountability mechanisms, „„including its strategic planning and performance management system. Evaluate progress in addressing „„challenges facing the nation’s election system, including ensuring accurate voter registration lists and ballot access for all eligible voters.

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