Management Attention Is Needed To Identify Reasons for High Volume of Serviceable Material Returns to Depots
PLRD-81-12
Published: Mar 26, 1981. Publicly Released: Mar 26, 1981.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed the Army's management of field returns of serviceable material to Army depots.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should establish a pilot program at one or more Army installations to identify and quantify the reasons for excess material and field returns. |
Closed
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| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should provide information to Army managers on the reasons for excess material and field returns so that corrective action can be taken. |
Closed
Please call 202/512-6100 for additional information.
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