B-310981, National Telecommunications and Information Administration--Gift Cards for Respondents to the Converter Box Coupon Program Survey, January 25, 2008

B-310981 Jan 25, 2008 Jump To DOWNLOADS RELATED PAGES GAO CONTACTS Highlights The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) may use appropriated funds to purchase gift cards as an incentive to encourage individuals to complete and return a survey designed to gather information about NTIA's converter box coupon program. NTIA deems this information essential to the success of the $1.5 billion program. Although a gift card might otherwise be viewed as a personal expense, a direct connection exists between the use of the gift cards and the production of information important to the execution of NTIA's statutory duties. The amount of the expenditure is modest, and the primary beneficiary of the expenditure is the government. Downloads Full Report (6 pages) GAO Contacts Shirley A. Jones Managing Associate General Counsel Office of the General Counsel jonessa@gao.gov Media Inquiries Sarah Kaczmarek Managing Director Office of Public Affairs media@gao.gov Public Inquiries Contact Us Related Pages Related Appropriations Law Related Bid Protests Related Decisions & FAQs Related The Red Book Related Contract Appeals Board Related Federal Vacancies Reform Act Related Congressional Review Act