General Services Administration

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General Services Administration

United States government agency

Also known as: GSA

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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2025 • Article History

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General Services Administration (GSA), executive agency of the U.S. federal government that manages equipment and property. Established in 1949, the GSA is responsible for purchasing and distributing supplies to government agencies and maintaining supplies of critical materials. It also oversees the construction of government buildings and maintains the computer and communications systems used by the federal government. It was rocked by scandal in 1978 when an investigation uncovered bribery, theft, and wasteful management; new rules and procedures were later put into place to prevent such abuses.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Maren Goldberg.