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| 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 2, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-825R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 2, 2003 The Honorable Jerry Lewis Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Military Space Operations: Common Problems and Their Effects on Satellite and Related Acquisitions Dear Mr. Chairman: In fiscal year 2003, the Department of Defense expects to spend more than $18 billion ... |
| Date May 23, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-771R |
Title
Comptroller General of the United States 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: March 19 Hearing on Sourcing and Acquisition--Questions for the Record It was a pleasure to ... |
| 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 April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-472 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DOD CIVILIAN PERSONNEL Improved Strategic Planning Needed to Help Ensure Viability of DOD’s Civilian Industrial Workforce GAO-03-472 April 2003 DOD CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
Highlights of GAO-03-472, a report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on... |
| Date April 25, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-371 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DOD Needs to Leverage Lessons Learned from Its Outsourcing Projects GAO-03-371 a April 2003 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DOD Needs to Leverage Lessons Learned from Its Outsourcing Projects Highlights of GAO-03-371, a report... |
| 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 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-423 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEPOT MAINTENANCE Public-Private Partnerships Have Increased, but Long-Term Growth and Results Are Uncertain GAO-03-423 a April 2003 DEPOT MAINTENANCE
Highlights of GAO-03-423, a report to the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, H... |
| Date March 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-451 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives MILITARY READINESS DOD Needs to Better Manage Automatic Test Equipment Modernization GAO-03-451 March 2003 MILITARY READINESS
Highlights of GAO-03-451, a report to the Chairman, Subco... |
| Date March 19, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-574T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 19, 2003 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate SOURCING AND ACQUISITION Challenges Facing the Department of Defense
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-03-574T Chairman... |
| Date Feb. 28, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-440 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2003 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DLA Properly Implemented Best Value Contracting for Clothing and Textiles and Views the Supplier Base as Uncertain GAO-03-440 a February 2003 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DLA Properly Implemented Best Value Contracting for Cl... |
| 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 Oct. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-16 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEPOT MAINTENANCE Change in Reporting Practices and Requirements Could Enhance Congressional Oversight GAO-03-16 October 2002 DEPOT MAINTENANCE Change in Reporting Practices and Requirements Could Enhance Congressional Oversight Highlights of GAO-03-16, a report to Congressional Committees Under 10 U.S.C. 2... |
| Date Oct. 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-17 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to the Secretary of Defense DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Munitions Requirements and Combatant Commanders’ Needs Require Linkage GAO-03-17 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Improvements Made, but Gap Remains between the Combatant Commanders’ Needs and the Services’ Purchasing Decisions Munitions Requirements Process Provides Vary... |
| Date Oct. 9, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-150 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD Has Implemented Section 845 Recommendations but Reporting Can Be Enhanced GAO-03-150 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD Revised Section 845 Guide as Recommended Number of Nontraditional Contractors Is Captured as... |
| Date Oct. 8, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-154T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Government Efficiency, Financial Management and Intergovernmental Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives PURCHASE CARDS Navy Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse but Is Taking Action to Resolve Control Weaknesses
Statement of Gregory D. K... |
| Date Oct. 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-137T |
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., Tuesday, October 1, 2002 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE Observations on DOD’s Risk Assessment of Defense Capabilities
Statement of Raymond J. Dec... |
| Date Sept. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1041 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters PURCHASE CARDS Navy Is Vulnerable to Fraud and Abuse but Is Taking Action to Resolve Control Weaknesses GAO-02-1041 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Weak Purchase Card Control Environment Contributed to Ineffective Controls, but Management has Taken Positive Steps Critical Internal Controls W... |
| 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 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. 27, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-469T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT, Wednesday, February 27, 2002 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD Faces Challenges in Implementing Best Practices
Statement for the Record by Jack L. Brock, Jr., Managing Director, Acquisition and Sourci... |
| Date Feb. 7, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-392T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2002 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DOD’S STANDARD PROCUREMENT SYSTEM Continued Investment Has Yet to Be Justified Statement of Joel C. Willemssen Managing D... |
| Date Jan. 28, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-331 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Collection and Reporting of Information Technology Purchases GAO-02-331 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 January 28, 2002 Congressional Committees: The Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 20011 directed the Secretary of Defense ... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-230 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO January 2002 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Taking a Strategic Approach Could Improve DOD’s Acquisition of Services GAO-02-230 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Leading Companies Applied a Strategic Approach to Acquiring Service... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-214 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Leading Commercial Practices for Outsourcing of Services GAO-02-214 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 30, 2001 The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka... |
| Date Nov. 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-100R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 9, 2001 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John Warner Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Bob Stump Chairman The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Defense Plans: Status of DOD’s Efforts to ... |
| 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 July 31, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-682 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DOD SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION Continued Investment in the Standard Procurement System Has Not Been Justified GAO-01-682 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD Either Is Not Meeti... |
| Date July 26, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-801 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to the Honorable Tom Harkin, U.S. Senate CONTRACT MANAGEMENT DOD's Profit Policy Provision to Stimulate Innovation Needs Clarification GAO-01-801 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 26, 2001 The Honorable Tom Harkin United States Senate Dear Senator Harkin: In negotiating profit on contracts, the Department ... |
| 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 May 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-588 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2001 Report to Congressional Requesters DOD AND VA PHARMACY Progress and Remaining Challenges in Jointly Buying and Mailing Out Drugs GAO-01-588 Contents Letter Appendix I Status of VA and DOD Pharmaceutical Procurements 1 32 Appendix II Planned DOD and VA Joint Procurements 39 Appendix III VA’s CMOP Program 44 Appendix IV Comments From the Departm... |
| Date May 17, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-742T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001 DEFENSE HEALTH CARE Lessons Learned From TRICARE Contracts and Implications for the Future
Statement of Stephen P. Backhus Director, Health Care—Veterans' and Military Health... |
| Date May 17, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-604 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
MAY 2001 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT New Procedures Could Help Reduce Interference Problems GAO-01-604 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 17, 2001 Congressional Committees The Department of Defense (DOD) has become increasingly aware that the use of more commercial and military electronic s... |
| Date May 2, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-695T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2001 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Purchase of Army Black Berets
Statement of David E. Cooper, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-01-695T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: Thank you for inviting me to p... |
| Date April 5, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-18 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE LOGISTICS
Unfinished Actions Limit Reliability of the Munition Requirements Determination Process GAO-01-18 Contents Letter Appendix I Scope and Methodology 1 16 Appendix II Related DOD Inspector General and General Accoun... |
| 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 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... |
| Date Feb. 26, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-432R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 February 26, 2001 The Honorable Pete V. Domenici Chairman Committee on the Budget United States Senate Subject: Budget Issues: Incremental Funding of Capital Asset Acquisitions Dear Mr. Chairman: In your August 23, 2000, letter you asked us to (1) identify the extent to which capital projects are funded incrementally; (2) illustrate the ... |
| Date Feb. 16, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-295 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2001 Report to Congressional Committees CONTRACT MANAGEMENT No DOD Proposal to Improve Contract Service Costs Reporting GAO-01-295 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Categories for Contract Services 3 12 15 16 18 Appendix II: Selected GAO Reports Appendix III: Description of Exemptions for Reporting of Advisory and Assistance Services Append... |
| Date Jan. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-244 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2001 Performance and Accountability Series Major Management Challenges and Program Risks
Department of Defense GAO-01-244 Contents Letter Overview Major Performance and Accountability Challenges Related GAO Products Performance and Accountability Series 3 6 16 72 78 Page 1 GAO-01-244 DOD Challenges Page 2 GAO-01-244 DOD Challenges Comptroller Gen... |
| Date Dec. 7, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-20 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2000 Report to Congressional Committees DOD COMPETITIVE SOURCING Results of A-76 Studies Over the Past 5 Years GAO-01-20 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Section 8109 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2000 3 16 17 18 Appendix II: Comments From the Department of Defense Related GAO Products Abbreviations CAMIS DOD OMB Commerc... |
| Date Dec. 6, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-86R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 6, 2000 The Honorable Duncan L. Hunter House of Representatives Subject: Concerns Raised About Use of Unreconciled Activity Codes to Requisition New and Excess Government Property Dear Mr. Hunter: This letter is part of our continuing effort to address inventory management activities within the Department of Defense (DOD) as a h... |
| Date Dec. 6, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-85R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 December 6, 2000 The Honorable Duncan L. Hunter House of Representatives Subject: Department of the Army: Unauthorized Activity Codes Used to Requisition New DOD Property Dear Mr. Hunter: This letter is part of our continuing effort to address inventory management activities within the Department of Defense (DOD) as a high-risk area.1 Du... |
| Date Dec. 5, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-74 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2000 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Need to Confirm Requirements for $4.1 Billion Antiarmor Missile System GAO-01-74 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Le er t December 5, 2000 The Honorable Jerry Lewis Chairman, Subcommittee ... |
