ADP Telecommunications: HCFA Needs to Expedite Transition to FTS 2000
IMTEC-91-10
Published: Oct 30, 1990. Publicly Released: Oct 30, 1990.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed telecommunications data networks used by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA), focusing on whether HCFA was using the most cost-effective method of obtaining telecommunications services to support its automated systems.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Human Services | Because of the possible cost savings available through the GSA FTS 2000 system and because federal law mandates the use of FTS 2000, the Secretary of Health and Human Services should direct the Administrator, HCFA, to expedite its transition to FTS 2000. |
Closed – Implemented
An FTS 2000 migration plan has been developed and approved. HCFA is currently working with GSA and AT&T to phase data requirements into FTS 2000.
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IT acquisitionsComputer equipment contractsContract costsCost effectiveness analysisData transmissionFederal procurementFuture budget projectionsInformation systemsService contractsTelecommunications