Accountability / audit framework
GAO Artificial Intelligence Accountability Framework (GAO-21-519SP)
GAO-21-519SP sets an accountability-oriented framework for federal agencies and other entities that use AI. It is an audit and oversight product, useful for public-sector governance, and is not itself binding law.
Last reviewed 2026-08-22
- Issuer
- U.S. Government Accountability Office
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Published oversight framework; not a statute
- Geographic scope
- United States (federal agencies and other entities using AI)
- Intended audience
- Federal agencies, auditors and other entities using AI
- Official source
- Official text (opens in a new tab)
Main themes
- Accountability
- Audit
- Federal AI use