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Federal Research: DOD's Use of Study and Analysis Centers

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Dec. 9, 2019
Release Date Dec. 9, 2019
Report No. GAO-20-31
Summary:

DOD sponsors research and development activities at 10 Federally Funded Research and Development Centers that provide innovative solutions to national security threats. Half of those are Study and Analysis Centers, which provide research that contributes to policy development.

We found that from fiscal years 2013-2018, DOD committed about $400 million annually to the Study and Analysis Centers. DOD reported using the Centers’ studies to inform policy and process decisions. For example, one study on the cause of weapons systems cost overruns found DOD needed to change its approach to estimating program cost, schedule, and performance.

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