Opportunities for Public Housing Authorities To Develop and Acquire Computer-Based Management Information Systems
IMTEC-84-13
Published: Sep 28, 1984. Publicly Released: Sep 28, 1984.
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Highlights
GAO evaluated the practices followed by public housing authorities (PHA) in acquiring computer-based management information systems and the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) role in coordinating these acquisitions.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Housing and Urban Development | The Secretary, HUD, to avoid duplicate and costly development and acquisition of computerized systems, should provide central management direction and technical assistance to PHA for the acquisition and development of computer-based management information systems. |
Closed – Implemented
HUD established a new Information Services Division, within the Office of Public and Indian Housing, that will coordinate the provision of technical advice and guidance to PHA/IHAs on their acquisition of computer hardware and software. HUD is exploring the feasibility of developing a catalog and evaluation of computer hardware and software that is currently in use in PHA.
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| Department of Housing and Urban Development | The Secretary, HUD, to improve the reporting of financial and management information by PHA to HUD, should guide and coordinate the development of compatible automated systems to provide for the direct interface and linkage of the PHA and the HUD computer systems. |
Closed – Implemented
The Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing (PIH) approved a management plan for PIH data systems to improve the timeliness and accuracy of budgetary, financial, and statistical data and the capability and effectiveness in providing technical assistance and guidance. The existing automated systems will be consolidated to collect and store high volume data reported by PHA.
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Cost analysisInformation systemsInteragency relationsManagement information systemsProcurement policyPublic housingStandards evaluationIT acquisitionsComputersUrban development