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Special Publications: Evaluating the Acquisition and Operation of Information Systems

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date July 1, 1986
Report No. 130485
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Summary:

This publication provides GAO and others in the federal audit community with a logical framework for evaluating government agencies' acquisition and operation of computer-based information systems, specifically as they: (1) ensure system effectiveness; (2) promote system economy and efficiency; (3) protect data integrity; (4) safeguard information resources; and (5) comply with laws and regulations. It also provides general criteria for evaluating agencies' performance in achieving these objectives and contains a convenient reference to the most significant laws, regulations, and standards that affect the federal information processing environment.

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