Early Warning Satellites: Funding for Follow-on System Is Premature
NSIAD-92-39
Published: Nov 07, 1991. Publicly Released: Nov 07, 1991.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined the budget implications of the Department of Defense's (DOD) plans to develop a follow-on system to the Defense Support Program (DSP).
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Until the Secretary of Defense provides Congress with the recommended information, Congress may wish to consider taking action during the FY 1992 budget deliberations to prevent premature funding of FEWS. This can be accomplished by: (1) either rescinding $84 million in FY 1991 research, development, test, and evaluation appropriations that the Air Force plans to use for FEWS or restricting DOD from obligating those funds; and (2) either denying the Air Force's request for $82 million in the FY 1992 budget for FEWS or restricting any appropriations provided for this purpose. The restriction of funds should be in effect until Congress receives and reviews the recomended information. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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Congress supported the program. |
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should require the development of total estimated program incremental cost for a fully capable FEWS. Those costs and the Defense Acquisition Board results should be provided to Congress. |
Closed – Not Implemented
DOD did not concur with the recommendation and Congress supported the program.
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Air defense systemsBudget authority rescissionCost analysisCost effectiveness analysisDefense appropriationsDefense budgetsDefense cost controlMilitary satellitesWarning systemsMilitary forces