Priority Open Recommendations: Department of Defense
| Report Type |
Reports and Testimonies |
| Report Date |
May 23, 2023 |
| Release Date |
May 23, 2023 |
| Report No. |
GAO-23-106305 |
Summary:
What GAO Found
In July 2022, GAO identified 84 priority open recommendations for the Department of Defense (DOD). Since then, DOD has implemented 10 of those recommendations, leading to improvements in defense reform and efficiency collaboration efforts, Navy shipbuilding, and financial reporting, among other areas. Thus, reducing the number of remaining priority open recommendations to 74.
In May 2023, GAO identified 15 additional priority recommendations for DOD, bringing the total number to 89. These recommendations involve the following areas:
acquisitions and contract management;
rebuilding readiness and force structure;
accident prevention and safety;
cybersecurity and the information environment;
financial management;
driving enterprise-wide business reform;
health care;
preventing sexual harassment; and
strengthening diversity, equity and inclusion within DOD.
DOD's continued attention to these issues could lead to further improvements in the department's operations.
Why GAO Did This Study
Priority open recommendations are the GAO recommendations that warrant priority attention from heads of key departments or agencies because their implementation could save large amounts of money; improve congressional and/or executive branch decision-making on major issues; eliminate mismanagement, fraud, and abuse; or ensure that programs comply with laws and funds are legally spent, among other benefits. Since 2015 GAO has sent letters to selected agencies to highlight the importance of implementing such recommendations.
For more information, contact Cathleen A. Berrick at (202) 512-3404 or berrickc@gao.gov.
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