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02/15/08
Walker to step down as comptroller general
By Richard W. Walker
Comptroller General David Walker will leave the Government Accountability Office next month to become president of a new foundation, he announced today.
Walker, an indefatigable advocate of government reform, said he felt he could make a "a real and lasting difference" at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, where he will become president and chief executive officer.
"As comptroller general of the United States and head of the GAO, there are real limitations on what I can do and say in connection with key public policy issues, especially issues that relate to GAO's client — the Congress," Walker said in a statement.
"My new position will provide me with the ability and resources to more aggressively address a range of current and emerging challenges facing our country, including advocating specific policy solutions and course of action," he said. "This move will enable me to sharpen my messages."
Walker was named comptroller general in November 1998. Gene Dodaro, GAO's chief operating officer, will be acting comptroller general after Walker departs March 12.
Richard W. Walker writes for Federal Computer Week, an 1105 Government Information Group publication.
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