Committee members are concerned about the apparent trend among the departments to include vitally important information in an overhead presentation instead of as part of the business plan itself.

Since the information contained in the overhead presentation never becomes part of the public record, it becomes hard for the committee to hold the department accountable.

The Accountability and Oversight Committee will make a recommendation on this concern. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, that concludes the Standing Committee on Social Programs comments on the Department of Justice.