Internal Controls: Status of Army Efforts To Control Contractor Access to the DOD Supply System
NSIAD-88-98
Published: Mar 11, 1988. Publicly Released: Apr 21, 1988.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's: (1) efforts to better control contractor access to the Department of Defense (DOD) supply system; and (2) financial accountability for government-furnished materiel (GFM).
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | Since over 6 years have passed since DOD required better controls over contractor access to the DOD supply system, the Secretary of the Army should give priority to developing a plan of action with firm milestones for implementing the needed controls. |
Closed – Implemented
Army milestones for implementing controls over contractor access to the DOD supply system were incorporated in the recent update of the Army Supply Master Plan. Further, implementation at the wholesale level is planned.
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Contract administrationContract costsDefense cost controlDepartment of Defense contractorsEquipment managementGovernment owned equipmentInternal controlsMilitary inventoriesProperty and supply managementMilitary forces