I got an interesting email from Columbia Books on their product, The GAO’s Lobbying Audit: Best Practices for Preparation and Compliance. The topics they cover include:
What reports and support documentation the GAO will requestHow to reduce your exposure for actions of non-lobbying staff, including associates and membersWhat documentation and training protocols have gotten the GAO’s approvalHow to avoid pitfalls and demonstrate compliance in each area – including gift rule compliance and PAC boardsStep-by-step guidance for implementing effective recordkeeping and compliance systems at both the organizational and individual levelsWhich federal political contributions and related LD-203 expenditures must be tracked and documented