International Air and Trade Shows: DOD Increased Participation, but Its Policies Are Not Well-Defined
NSIAD-93-96
Published: Mar 11, 1993. Publicly Released: Apr 12, 1993.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Defense's (DOD) participation in international air and trade shows, focusing on: (1) participation in selected shows since May 1991; (2) changes in DOD policies on participating in these shows and leasing equipment to contractors who participate; and (3) policies of other leading industrialized nations regarding their participation in the shows and their support of contractors who participate.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense, in implementing Section 1082 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1993, should issue directives that provide policies and guidance on: (1) DOD participation at international air and trade shows; (2) the reporting and accumulating of participation costs; and (3) leasing equipment to contractors at such shows. |
DOD Directive 7230.8, issued on February 16, 1995, provides policy and guidance that address the GAO recommendation.
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