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2018 Lobbying Disclosure: Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date March 29, 2019
Release Date March 29, 2019
Report No. GAO-19-357
Summary:

We audited compliance with the Lobbyist Disclosure Act, which requires paid lobbyists to disclose their activities and report certain political contributions.

We examined a random sample of lobbying disclosure reports, interviewed the lobbyists responsible for them, sought documentation, and cross-checked the contributions reports.

We estimate that

A third of reports didn't disclose political contributions that should have been disclosed.

A fifth of reports didn't disclose the lobbyist's previous jobs in federal agencies or with Congress. Previous government employment must be reported.

 

Screenshot of the lobbying disclosure act online reporting portal

Screenshot of the lobbying disclosure act online reporting portal

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