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| Date May 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-760 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Assessment of DOD’s 2004 Report on the Need for a Base Realignment and Closure Round GAO-04-760 May 2004 MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Assessment of DOD’s 2004 Report on the Need for a Base Realignment and Closure Round Highlights of GAO-04-760, a report to congressional committees The Defen... |
| Date May 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-731R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 17, 2004 Congressional Defense Committees Subject: DOD Business Systems Modernization: Limited Progress in Development of Business Enterprise Architecture and Oversight of Information Technology Investments The Department of Defense’s (DOD) long-standing business systems problems adversely affect the economy, effectiveness, and eff... |
| Date May 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-514 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to Congressional Committees FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Actions Needed to Improve Transparency of DOD’s Projected Resource Needs GAO-04-514 May 2004 FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Actions Needed to Improve Transparency of DOD's Projected Resource Needs Highlights of GAO-04-514, a report to Congressional Committees Congress needs the best... |
| Date April 1, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-635T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Thursday, April 1, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS The Army’s Future Combat Systems’ Features, Risks, and Alternatives
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Man... |
| Date March 31, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-398 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters DOD TRAVEL CARDS Control Weaknesses Led to Millions of Dollars Wasted on Unused Airline Tickets GAO-04-398 a March 2004 DOD TRAVEL CARDS Control Weaknesses Led to Millions of Dollars Wasted on Unused Airline Tickets Highlights of -GAO-04-398, a report to congressional requesters Ineffective oversight and mana... |
| Date March 25, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-558T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 25, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Observations on Preparations for the Upcoming Base Realignment and Closure Round
Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director Defense Capabilities and Management ... |
| Date Dec. 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-206 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS Strategic Approach Needed for DOD’s Procurement of Commercial Satellite Bandwidth GAO-04-206 December 2003 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS Strategic Approach Needed for DOD’s Procurement of Commercial Satellite Bandwidth Highlights of GAO-04-206, a report to congressional requesters I... |
| Date Nov. 6, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-229T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, November 6, 2003 Testimony
Before the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate TRAVEL CARDS Internal Control Weaknesses at DOD Led to Improper Use of First and Business Class Travel
Statement of Gregory D. Kutz Director, Financial Management and As... |
| Date Sept. 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-935 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Committees CONTRACT MANAGEMENT High-Level Attention Needed to Transform DOD Services Acquisition GAO-03-935 September 2003 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT High-Level Attention Needed to Transform DOD Services Acquisition Highlights of GAO-03-935, a report to congressional committees The Department of Defense’s (DOD) spending ... |
| Date June 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-598 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Matching Resources with Requirements Is Key to the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Program’s Success GAO-03-598 June 2003 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Matching Resources with Requirements Is Key to the Unmanned Combat Air... |
| Date June 27, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-723 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Secretary of Defense MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Better Planning Needed for Future Reserve Enclaves GAO-03-723 June 2003 MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Better Planning Needed for Future Reserve Enclaves Highlights of GAO-03-723, a report to the Secretary of Defense While four previous base closure rounds have afforded the Department of Defense... |
| Date June 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-639 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Committees ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Better DOD Guidance Needed to Ensure That the Most Important Activities Are Funded GAO-03-639 June 2003 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Better DOD Guidance Needed to Ensure That the Most Important Activities Are Funded Highlights of GAO-03-639, a report to the Senate and House Committees on A... |
| Date June 16, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-838R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 17, 2003 The Honorable John Warner Chairman The Honorable Carl Levin Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Duncan Hunter Chairman The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Defense Management: Installation of Telecom... |
| Date June 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-661 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Improved Knowledge of DOD Service Contracts Could Reveal Significant Savings GAO-03-661 June 2003 BEST PRACTICES Improved Knowledge of DOD Service Contracts Could Reveal Significant Savings Highlights of GAO-03-661, a report t... |
| Date June 9, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-520 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY PERSONNEL Navy Actions Needed to Optimize Ship Crew Size and Reduce Total Ownership Costs GAO-03-520 June 2003 MILITARY PERSONNEL Navy Actions Needed to Optimize Ship Crew Size and Reduce Total Ownership Costs Highlights of GAO-03-520, a report to Congressional Requesters The cost of a ship’s crew i... |
| Date May 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-590R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 23, 2003 The Honorable John Ensign Chairman The Honorable Daniel Akaka Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Subject: Use of Value Engineering in Defense Acquisitions Value engineering (VE) is a recognized technique for reducing costs while maintainin... |
| Date May 22, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-674R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 22, 2003 Congressional Committees Subject: Use of Legislative Incentive for Performance-Based Contracting Unknown The Department of Defense (DOD) spent about $93 billion in fiscal year 2002 to acquire various types of services, such as base operations, logistical support, and information technology. To achieve greater cost savings an... |
| Date May 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-516 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Changes in Funding Priorities and Management Processes Needed to Improve Condition and Reduce Costs of Guard and Reserve Facilities GAO-03-516 a May 2003 DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Changes in Funding Priorities and Management Processes Needed to Improve Condition and Reduce Costs of Guard and... |
| Date April 11, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-645T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Friday, April 11, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Government Reform Committee, House of Representatives BEST PRACTICES Better Acquisition Outcomes Are Possible If DOD Can Apply Lessons from F/A-22 Program
Statement of David M. Wa... |
| Date April 2, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-603T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, April 2, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Status of the F/A-22 Program
Statement of Allen Li, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-03-603T April 2, 2003 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT S... |
| Date March 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-382 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Committees CORPS OF ENGINEERS Effects of Restrictions on Corps’ Hopper Dredges Should Be Comprehensively Analyzed GAO-03-382 March 2003 CORPS OF ENGINEERS Effects of Restrictions on Corps’ Hopper Dredges Should Be Comprehensively Analyzed Highlights of GAO-03-382, a report to Congressional Committees The fiscal year... |
| Date March 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-553T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1 p.m. Monday, March 31, 2003 Testimony
Before the House Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, and Subcommittee on Technology, Information Policy, Intergovernmental Relations and Census, Government Reform Committee DOD BUSINESS SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Longstanding Management an... |
| Date March 14, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-431 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to Congressional Committees TACTICAL AIRCRAFT DOD Should Reconsider Decision to Increase F/A-22 Production Rates While Development Risks Continue GAO-03-431 March 2003 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT DOD Should Reconsider Decision to Increase F/A-22 Production Rates While Development Risks Continue Highlights of GAO-03-431, a report to Congressional ... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-280 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2003 Report to the Honorable John F. Tierney, House of Representatives TACTICAL AIRCRAFT DOD Needs to Better Inform Congress about Implications of Continuing F/A-22 Cost Growth GAO-03-280 February 2003 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT DOD Needs to Better Inform Congress about Implications of Continuing F/A-22 Cost Growth Highlights of GAO-03-280, a report to R... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-57 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Setting Requirements Differently Could Reduce Weapon Systems’ Total Ownership Costs GAO-03-57 February 2003 BEST PRACTICES Setting Requirements Differently Could Reduce Weapon Systems’ Total Ownership Costs Highlights ... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-98 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2003 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks Department of Defense GAO-03-98 a A Glance at the Agency Covered in This Report
The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of our country. U.S. defense strategy seeks to defend the freedom of the Uni... |
| Date Sept. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1073 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DEFENSE BUDGET Contingency Operations in the Balkans May Need Less Funding in Fiscal Year 2003 GAO-02-1073 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Balkans and Southwest Asia Funding for Fiscal Year 2002 Plans to Further Reduce Balkans Force Levels May Reduc... |
| Date July 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-949T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans' Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT, Tuesday, July 16, 2002 MISSILE DEFENSE Knowledge-Based Process Would Benefit Airborne Laser Decision-Making
Statement of Robert E. Levin, Dire... |
| Date July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-701 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Capturing Design and Manufacturing Knowledge Early Improves Acquisition Outcomes GAO-02-701 a Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Recommendations for Executive Action Agency... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-631 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives MISSILE DEFENSE Knowledge-Based Decision Making Needed to Reduce Risks in Developing Airborne Laser GAO-02-631 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Original Cost and Schedul... |
| Date June 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-582 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE LOGISTICS Better Fuel Pricing Practices Will Improve Budget Accuracy GAO-02-582 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Fuel Prices Used in Budget Requests Do Not Reflect Full Cost Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 3 4 8 13 14 14 17 Appendix I Sco... |
| Date June 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-614 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY TRAINING DOD Lacks a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges GAO-02-614 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Encroachment Has Diminished Service Training Range Capabilities Impact of Encroachment on Readiness and Training Costs Is Not Well Reflected in DOD's Reported Data... |
| Date May 21, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-450 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DEFENSE BUDGET Need to Strengthen Guidance and Oversight of Contingency Operations Costs GAO-02-450 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Questionable Uses of Contingency Funds Limited Guidance and Oversight Led to Questi... |
| Date May 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-727T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Thursday May 16, 2002 MILITARY TRAINING DOD Needs a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges
Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-02-727T Mr. Chairman and Members ... |
| Date April 22, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-502 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DOD Needs Better Guidance on Granting Waivers for Certified Cost or Pricing Data GAO-02-502 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD’s Use of Waivers for Certified Data Data and Analyses Used to Arrive at Prices... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-306 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE LOGISTICS Opportunities to Improve the Army’s and the Navy’s Decision-making Process for Weapons Systems Support GAO-02-306 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Data Needed to Assess Contractor Logistics Support Approaches Are Insufficient Comparisons of Private and Government Depot Main... |
| Date Feb. 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-201 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Steps to Improve the Crusader Program’s Investment Decisions GAO-02-201 a Contents Letter Results in Brief Background Critical Technologies Need Additional Maturity to Better Assure Low-risk Product Development Lighter-weight Crusader May Not Significantly Improve Strategic Deployabi... |
| Date Oct. 19, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-39 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans' Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER ACQUISITION Mature Critical Technologies Needed to Reduce Risks GAO-02-39 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Technology Readiness Assessments Provide... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-943 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM More Joint Projects and Tracking of Results Could Benefit Program GAO-01-943 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Needs Are Generally Being Met, According to Users and Based on Our Analysis of Project Selection Processes Most of the Work Awarded Under the Ma... |
| Date Aug. 3, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-889 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2001 Report to the Secretary of Defense MILITARY HOUSING DOD Needs to Address Long-Standing Requirements Determination Problems GAO-01-889 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 3, 2001 The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld The Secretary of Defense Dear Mr. Secretary: One of the pressing issues the Department of Defense (DO... |
| Date July 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-971 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to the Honorable Vic Snyder House of Representatives MILITARY BASE CLOSURES DOD's Updated Net Savings Estimate Remains Substantial GAO-01-971 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 31, 2001 The Honorable Vic Snyder House of Representatives Dear Mr. Snyder: Through four rounds of base closures and realignments i... |
| Date July 6, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-829 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate DEFENSE BUDGET Need for Continued Visibility Over Use of Contingency Funds GAO-01-829 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 6, 2001 The Honorable Daniel K. Inouye Chairman The Honorable Ted Stevens Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on ... |
| Date June 28, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-907T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Technology and Procurement Policy, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m., EDT Thursday, June 28, 2001 DOD COMPETITIVE SOURCING A-76 Program Has Been Augmented by Broader Reinvention Options
Statement of Barry W. Holman Director, Defense Capabilities and ... |
| Date April 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-513 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2001 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Continued Management Focus Key to Settling TRICARE Change Orders Quickly GAO-01-513 Contents Letter Appendix I Scope and Methodology 1 22 Appendix II Prior Initiatives to Address Chan... |
| Date April 26, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-473 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2001 Report to the Special Oversight Panel on Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE Commissary Reorganization Should Produce Savings but Opportunities May Exist for More GAO-01-473 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 26, 2001 The Honorable Roscoe ... |
| Date March 23, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-533T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m., CST Friday March 23, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE MAINTENANCE Sustaining Readiness Support Capabilities Requires a Comprehensive Plan
Statement of David R. Warren, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management GAO/... |
| Date March 16, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-388 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters DOD COMPETITIVE SOURCING Effects of A-76 Studies on Federal Employees’ Employment, Pay, and Benefits Vary GAO-01-388 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Lr e t e March 16, 2001 The Honorable Herbert Kohl The Honorable Russell Feingold United States Senate This letter responds to y... |
| Date March 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-310 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to Congressional Committees TACTICAL AIRCRAFT F-22 Development and Testing Delays Indicate Need for Limit on Low-Rate Production GAO-01-310 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Air Force Assessment of Development and Test Criteria Required to Proceed to Low-Rate Initial Production 3 34 35 36 37 39 40 Appendix II: Comparison of Schedul... |
| Date March 8, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-288 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Better Matching of Needs and Resources Will Lead to Better Weapon System Outcomes GAO-01-288 Contents Letter Executive Summary Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Timely Matching of Requirements and ... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-6 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Space-Based Infrared System-low at Risk of Missing Initial Deployment Date GAO-01-6 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Space-Based Infrared System-low Program History 3 24 29 30 33 8 13 Appendix II: Technology Read... |
