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GAO web page titled Former Comptroller General Gene Dodaro. It states that Dodaro was the eighth Comptroller General of the United States and head of GAO, and served for 15 years from December 30, 2010, through December 29, 2025. It states that Dodaro testified before Congress over 200 times, including on the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic. The page lists career highlight videos and tribute videos and statements from members of Congress, and has sections for testimonies, presentations, and forums and roundtables by year.

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# Former Comptroller General Gene Dodaro

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## Image

![Image 4: An image of Gene Dodaro.](https://www.gao.gov/assets/styles/small_uncropped_1x/public/2025-04/Gene_Dodaro_2025_portrait_cropped.png.webp?itok=sEXuyn5W)

Gene L. Dodaro was the eighth Comptroller General of the United States and head of GAO.He served as Comptroller General for 15 years from December 30, 2010, through December 29, 2025.

Mr. Dodaro testified before Congress over 200 times on important national issues, including the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government’s long term fiscal outlook, efforts to reduce and eliminate overlap and duplication across the federal government and GAO's "High Risk List" that focuses on specific challenges—from reducing improper payments under Medicare and Medicaid to improving the Pentagon's business practices. In addition, Mr. Dodaro continued the development of GAO’s efforts to meet the needs of Congress in such areas as science, technology and cybersecurity.

[Read Full Biography](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/gene-dodaro/gene-dodaro-biography "Gene L. Dodaro Biography")

[Read Mr. Dodaro's WatchBlog Spotlight](https://www.gao.gov/blog/guest-spotlight-reflections-gene-l-dodaro-8th-comptroller-general-united-states-and-head-gao)

## Career Highlights

After more than 50 years of public service and 15 years as Head of GAO, Mr. Dodaro's term ended in December 2025. As his time in office came to a close, members of Congress, his colleagues in the accountability community, and others who have worked with Gene throughout his tenure sat down to reflect on the highlights of his career and work at GAO. Here is what they had to say:

##### [A Pillar of Public Service - Gene Dodaro, 8th Comptroller General of the United States](https://www.gao.gov/video/pillar-public-service-gene-dodaro,-8th-comptroller-general-united-states)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

##### [GAO: Responding to National Emergencies - Global Financial Crisis](https://www.gao.gov/video/gao-responding-national-emergencies-global-financial-crisis)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

##### [GAO: Responding to National Emergencies - COVID 19 Pandemic](https://www.gao.gov/video/gao-responding-national-emergencies-covid-19-pandemic)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

##### [Commitment to Government Accountability - Gene Dodaro, 8th Comptroller General of the United States](https://www.gao.gov/video/commitment-government-accountability-gene-dodaro,-8th-comptroller-general-united-states)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

##### [GAO: Serving Congress and the American People](https://www.gao.gov/video/gao-serving-congress-and-american-people)

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

## Tribute Videos and Statements

Members of Congress share tributes to Mr. Dodaro, thanking him for 52 years of dedicated service to GAO and the nation. Their messages highlight GAO’s nonpartisan mission and Mr. Dodaro's steady leadership in strengthening oversight, accountability, and good government.

##### [A Tribute to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro – Rep. James Comer](https://www.gao.gov/video/tribute-comptroller-general-gene-dodaro-rep.-james-comer)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

[Transcript](https://www.gao.gov/assets/transcripts/Transcript-Rep%20James%20Comer.txt)

##### [A Tribute to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro – Sen. Joni Ernst](https://www.gao.gov/video/tribute-comptroller-general-gene-dodaro-sen.-joni-ernst)

Saturday, December 20, 2025

[Transcript](https://www.gao.gov/assets/transcripts/Transcript-Sen%20Joni%20Ernst.txt)

##### [A Tribute to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro – Sen. Gary Peters](https://www.gao.gov/video/tribute-comptroller-general-gene-dodaro-sen.-gary-peters)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

[Transcript](https://www.gao.gov/assets/transcripts/Transcript-Gary%20Peters.txt)

##### [A Tribute to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro – Sen. James Lankford](https://www.gao.gov/video/tribute-comptroller-general-gene-dodaro-sen.-james-lankford)

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

[Transcript](https://www.gao.gov/assets/transcripts/Transcript-Sen%20James%20Lankford.txt)

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[![Image 7: Senator Patty Murray of Washington](https://www.gao.gov/assets/styles/teaser/public/2026-01/Patty_Murray_official_portrait-scaled.jpg.webp?h=74731bd9&itok=cCULX8Py) #### Senator Patty Murray of Washington](https://www.gao.gov/infographic/senator-patty-murray-washington-thanks-gene-l.-dodaro-his-service)

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## Testimonies by Year

View testimonies from former Comptroller General Gene Dodaro below.

#### [2025](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-testimonies/2025)

#### [2024](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-testimonies/2024)

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#### [2014](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-testimonies/2014)

#### [2013](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-testimonies/2013)

#### [2012](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-testimonies/2012)

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#### [2010](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-testimonies/2010)

#### [2009](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-testimonies/2009)

#### [2008](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-testimonies/2008)

## Presentations by Year

View presentations by former Comptroller General Gene Dodaro below.

#### [2025](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2025)

#### [2024](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2024)

#### [2023](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2023)

#### [2022](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2022)

#### [2021](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2021)

#### [2020](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2020)

#### [2019](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2019)

#### [2018](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2018)

#### [2017](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2017)

#### [2016](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2016)

#### [2015](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2015)

#### [2014](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2014)

#### [2013](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2013)

#### [2012](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2012)

#### [2011](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2011)

#### [2010](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2010)

#### [2009](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2009)

#### [2008](https://www.gao.gov/about/what-gao-does/history/dodaro-presentations/2008)

## Forums & Roundtables by Year

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