ADP Acquisition:
Air Force Logistics System Modernization Projects
IMTEC-89-42: Published: Apr 21, 1989. Publicly Released: May 18, 1989.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided cost and schedule information on three Air Force computer systems, including the: (1) Requirements Data Bank System (RDB); (2) Contract Data Management System (CDMS); and (3) Depot Maintenance Management Information System (DMMIS).
GAO found that the: (1) Air Force's initial estimates for RDB increased from $140 million to about $248 million; (2) Air Force indicated that RDB cost increases included about $26 million in modifications and maintenance costs that it did not account for in its initial estimate; and (3) Air Force plans to revise its RDB life-cycle cost estimate of about $375.6 million for fiscal years 1990 through 1991, to reflect current estimates. GAO also found that the: (1) Air Force's initial estimate for CDMS increased from $34 million to $74 million because of related project development costs; (2) Air Force attributed the cost increases to consolidation of related project initiatives and additional requirements; and (3) Air Force plans to revise the CDMS life-cycle cost estimate of $87.4 million to include system operation and maintenance costs. GAO found that: (1) DMMIS acquisition costs increased from $85 million to about $242 million; (2) the Air Force cited inadequate system requirements and understated initial cost estimates as reasons for the increase; and (3) the Air Force plans to revise the DMMIS life-cycle costs estimate of $273.3 million. GAO also found that, in order to control costs, the Air Force was required to review and approve the individual project and prepare and present semi-annual in-process reviews to an Air Force program review council.
Jan 21, 2021
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Close Air Support:
Actions Needed to Enhance Friendly Force Tracking Capabilities and Fully Evaluate TrainingGAO-21-99: Published: Jan 21, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 21, 2021.
Jan 19, 2021
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GPS Modernization:
DOD Continuing to Develop New Jam-Resistant Capability, But Widespread Use Remains Years AwayGAO-21-145: Published: Jan 19, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 19, 2021.
Jan 14, 2021
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Columbia Class Submarine:
Delivery Hinges on Timely and Quality Materials from an Atrophied Supplier BaseGAO-21-257: Published: Jan 14, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2021. -
Department of Defense:
Actions Needed to Improve Accounting of Intradepartmental TransactionsGAO-21-84: Published: Jan 14, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2021.
Jan 12, 2021
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DOD Critical Technologies:
Plans for Communicating, Assessing, and Overseeing Protection Efforts Should Be CompletedGAO-21-158: Published: Jan 12, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 12, 2021.
Dec 10, 2020
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Climate Resilience:
DOD Coordinates with Communities, but Needs to Assess the Performance of Related Grant ProgramsGAO-21-46: Published: Dec 10, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 10, 2020. -
Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations:
DOD Needs to Address Governance and Oversight Issues to Help Ensure SuperiorityGAO-21-64: Published: Dec 10, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 10, 2020.
Dec 2, 2020
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Navy and Marine Corps:
Services Continue Efforts to Rebuild Readiness, but Recovery Will Take Years and Sustained Management AttentionGAO-21-225T: Published: Dec 2, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 2, 2020.
Nov 20, 2020
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GAO Audits Involving DOD:
Status of Efforts to Schedule and Hold Timely Entrance ConferencesGAO-21-185R: Published: Nov 20, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 20, 2020.
Nov 19, 2020
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Defense Acquisitions:
Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture Would Benefit from Defined Goals and GovernanceGAO-21-68: Published: Nov 19, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 19, 2020.
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