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Defense Acquisition: Perspectives on Key Elements for Effective Management

NSIAD-90-90 Published: May 14, 1990. Publicly Released: May 14, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed key elements the Department of Defense (DOD) would need to improve its management of the defense acquisition process.

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Contract administrationCost overrunsDefense procurementStaff utilizationInternal controlsPersonnel managementProgram managementSchedule slippagesWeapons systemsMilitary forces