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Coast Guard Acquisitions: Actions Needed to Address Longstanding Portfolio Management Challenges

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date July 24, 2018
Release Date July 24, 2018
Report No. GAO-18-454
Summary:

The Coast Guard is spending billions of dollars to replace aging ships, aircraft, and other assets.

Because the Coast Guard has managed its acquisitions with a short-term, asset-by-asset focus, it has at times lost sight of the balance and cost of its overall asset portfolio. For example, some high-priority acquisitions have been delayed.

Also, the Coast Guard continues to operate its fleets for longer than originally planned, placing risk on its ability to accomplish its missions.

We recommended, among other things, that the Coast Guard annually assess the long-term affordability and balance of its acquisition portfolio.

The Offshore Patrol Cutter is the Coast Guard's highest acquisition priority

This is a photo of the Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Cutter.

This is a photo of the Coast Guard's Offshore Patrol Cutter.

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