| Date |
Report No. |
Title |
| Date April 5, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-585T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 5, 2006 Testimony Before the Armed Services Committee, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Actions Needed to Get Better Results on Weapons Systems Investments
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-06-585T April 5, 2006 DEFENSE ACQUISIT... |
| Date April 5, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-409T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday April 5, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD Wastes Billions of Dollars through Poorly Structured Incentives
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-... |
| Date April 4, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-564T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 4, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Improved Business Case Key for Future Combat System’s Success
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Manag... |
| Date March 31, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-391 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Selected Major Weapon Programs The Web version of this report was reposted on April 3, 2006, to reflect a change to the text on page 1 since the original version was posted on March 31, 2006. A typographical error was identified wherein the report states “In the pa... |
| Date March 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-523T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Testimony before the Subcommittee on AirLand, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Recapitalization Goals Are Not Supported by Knowledge-Based F-22A and JSF Business Cases
Statement of Michael Sullivan, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-06-523T March 2006 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Highlights
... |
| Date March 14, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-367 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Improved Business Case Is Needed for Future Combat System’s Successful Outcome GAO-06-367 March 2006 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-367, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Improved Business Case Is Needed for Future Com... |
| Date March 14, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-364 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Management of the Technology Transfer Process GAO-06-364 March 2006 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-364, a report to the Chairman, Su... |
| Date March 1, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-478T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Airland, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Business Case and Business Arrangements Key for Future Combat System’s Success
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-06-47... |
| Date Dec. 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-49 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS DOD Needs to More Effectively Promote Interoperability and Improve Performance Assessments GAO-06-49 a December 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-49, a report to the Subcommittee on Tactical A... |
| Date Dec. 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-279R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 December 13, 2005 The Honorable Roscoe G. Bartlett Chairman, Subcommittee on Projection Forces Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Issues Related to Navy Battleships Dear Mr. Chairman: Until World War II U.S. Navy battleships provided an impressive show of force and outgunned and outmaneuvered their ocean... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-110 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2005 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Better Support of Weapon System Program Managers Needed to Improve Outcomes GAO-06-110 November 2005 BEST PRACTICES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-110, a report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Suppo... |
| Date Nov. 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-112SP |
Title
|
| Date Nov. 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-257T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, November 15, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on AirLand, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DOD ACQUISITION OUTCOMES A Case for Change Statement of Katherine V. Schinasi, Managing Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-06-257T November 15, 2005 DOD ACQUISITION OUTCOM... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-966 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE MANAGEMENT DOD Needs to Demonstrate That Performance-Based Logistics Contracts Are Achieving Expected Benefits GAO-05-966 a September 2005 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-966, a report to the Subcommitt... |
| Date July 19, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-924T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, July 19, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Projection Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Progress and Challenges Facing the DD(X) Surface Combatant Program Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO... |
| Date June 30, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-441 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives ARMY DEPOT MAINTENANCE Ineffective Oversight of Depot Maintenance Operations and System Implementation Efforts GAO-05-441 a June 2005 ARMY DEPOT MAINTENANCE Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-441, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on ... |
| Date March 31, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-301 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2005 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Selected Major Weapon Programs GAO-05-301 a March 2005 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-301, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Assessments of Selected Major Weapon Programs Why GAO Did This Study
The Departm... |
| Date March 16, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-428T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Future Combat Systems Challenges and Prospects for Success
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Manageme... |
| Date March 15, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-442T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 16, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Airland, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Future Combat Systems Challenges and Prospects for Success
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-05-442T March 2005 DEFENSE... |
| Date Nov. 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-39R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 19, 2004 The Honorable Roscoe G. Bartlett Chairman, Subcommittee on Projection Forces Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Information on Options for Naval Surface Fire Support Dear Mr. Chairman: Land-, air-, and sea-based components form the “fires triad” that is used to support Marine Corps ... |
| Date Aug. 16, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-715 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2004 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Opportunities to Enhance the Implementation of Performance-Based Logistics GAO-04-715 a August 2004 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT Opportunities to Enhance the Implementation of Performance-Based Logistics Highlights of GAO-0... |
| Date May 25, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-678 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Knowledge of Software Suppliers Needed to Manage Risks GAO-04-678 May 2004 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Knowledge of Software Suppliers Needed to Manage Risks Highlights of GAO-04-678, a report to congressional requesters The Department of Defense (DOD) is increasingly reliant on software and infor... |
| Date May 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-643R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 17, 2004 The Honorable Bill Nelson Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka United States Senate Subject: Uncertainties Remain Concerning the Airborne Laser’s Cost and Military Utility In 1996, the Air Force launched an acquisition progra... |
| 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-04-248 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Major Weapon Programs GAO-04-248 a March 2004 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Major Weapon Programs
Highlights of GAO-04-248, a report to congressional committees Although the weapons that the Department of Defense (DOD) develops have no rival in superiority, there stil... |
| Date March 31, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-302 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD Needs to Better Support Program Managers’ Implementation of Anti-Tamper Protection GAO-04-302 March 2004 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD Needs to Better Support Program Managers’ Implementation of Anti-Tamper Protection Highlights of GAO-04-302, a report to the Senate... |
| Date March 1, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-393 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2004 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Stronger Management Practices Are Needed to Improve DOD’s Software-Intensive Weapon Acquisitions GAO-04-393 March 2004 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Stronger Management Practices Are Needed to Improve DOD’s Software-Intensive Weapon Acquisitions Highlights of GAO-04-393, a ... |
| Date Jan. 29, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-379R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 January 29, 2004 The Honorable Wayne Allard Chairman The Honorable Bill Nelson Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Subject: Defense Acquisitions: Risks Posed by DOD’s New Space Systems Acquisition Policy On November 18, 2003, we testified before the Subcommittee on t... |
| Date Aug. 21, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-600 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MISSILE DEFENSE Additional Knowledge Needed in Developing System for Intercepting Long-Range Missiles GAO-03-600 August 2003 MISSILE DEFENSE Additional Knowledge Needed in Developi... |
| 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 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-476 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Major Weapon Programs GAO-03-476 a May 2003 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Major Weapon Programs
Highlights of GAO-03-476, a report to Congressional Committees The weapons the Department of Defense (DOD) develops have no rival in superiority. How they are developed can b... |
| Date April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-617R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 April 30, 2003 The Honorable John Warner Chairman The Honorable Carl Levin Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Duncan L. Hunter Chairman The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Spectrum Management in Defense Acquisit... |
| 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 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 4, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-526T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m., EST Wednesay, March 5, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. House of Representatives WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION Observations on U.S. Threat Reduction and Nonproliferation Programs in Russia
Statement of Joseph A. Christoff, Director, International Affairs and Trade GAO-03-526T Mr. Cha... |
| 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. 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-1003 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Honorable Lane Evans, House of Representatives MILITARY OPERATIONS Information on U.S. Use of Land Mines in the Persian Gulf War GAO-02-1003 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Effect of the Use of Self-Destruct U.S. Land Mines in the Gulf War Is Unknown Extent of U.S. Casualties from Land Mines and Unexploded Ordnanc... |
| Date July 24, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-898R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 24, 2002 The Honorable Tom Harkin The Honorable Charles E. Grassley The Honorable Peter G. Fitzgerald The Honorable Richard Durbin United States Senate The Honorable Lane Evans The Honorable James A. Leach The Honorable Jim Nussle House of Representatives Subject: 2002 Update of the 155 mm Lightweight Howitzer In July 2000 and April... |
| 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 April 19, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-620 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate EXPORT CONTROLS Rapid Advances in China’s Semiconductor Industry Underscore Need for Fundamental U.S. Policy Review GAO-02-620 a United States General Accounting Office April 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
... |
| 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. 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 Feb. 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-273 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Air Force’s Planning Process Meets Statutory Requirement GAO-02-273 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Long-Term Planning Complies with Act Short-Term Planning Satisfies Requirements Program and Resource Assessment Complies with Act Recommendations Agency Comments 1 2 2 ... |
| Date Dec. 7, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-42 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2001 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate DEPARTMENT OF STATE Status of Achieving Key Outcomes and Addressing Major Management Challenges GAO-02-42 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Assessment of State’s Progress and Strategies in Accomplishing Selected Key Outcomes Comparison of State... |
| Date Nov. 16, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-96 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY TRANSFORMATION Army Has a Comprehensive Plan for Managing Its Transformation but Faces Major Challenges GAO-02-96 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Scope and Methodology 1 2 3 6 Briefing Section I Background Briefing Section II Management of the Transformation 14 Briefing Section III Key Challenges... |
| 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 ... |
