14 pages. "This testimony discusses [1] the federal government's role in promoting financial literacy, including GAO's role; [2] the advantages and risks of financial literacy efforts being spread across multiple federal agencies; and [3] opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of federal financial literacy education efforts going forward. This testimony is based on prior and ongoing work, for which GAO reviewed agency budget documents, strategic plans, performance reports, websites, and other materials; convened forums of financial literacy experts; and interviewed representatives of federal agencies and selected private and nonprofit organizations." [GAO-12-636T, Apr. 26, 2012]  MORE >>