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On the recordOctober 21, 2015
Yes. And since the Senator raises the issue, or it has been raised, the issue of audits, let me say that Congress has the authority, this committee has jurisdiction to require GAO to do annual audits of the Puerto Rico government and financial transactions and issue recommendations.
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Pedro Pierluisi
Democratic · Puerto Rico

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Pierluisi affirms Congress's authority to audit Puerto Rico's finances.

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