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Gene Dodaro's Retirement Sparks GAO Leadership Search

12/30/2025

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Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General, retires and triggers a replacement search at the Government Accountability Office.
Orice Williams Brown is serving as acting comptroller general.
Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Gary Peters are tasked with recommending candidates to U.S. President Donald Trump.
House leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, weighs candidate support and accountability.
The confirmation process may take time, reflecting significant prior delays.

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Story summary

Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General, retires and triggers a replacement search at the Government Accountability Office.
Orice Williams Brown is serving as acting comptroller general.
Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Gary Peters are tasked with recommending candidates to U.S. President Donald Trump.
House leadership, including Speaker Mike Johnson, weighs candidate support and accountability.
The confirmation process may take time, reflecting significant prior delays.