Efforts To Improve Management Practices and Increase Resources at the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
NSIAD-84-19
Published: Apr 11, 1984. Publicly Released: Apr 11, 1984.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the ability of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency (ACDA) to fulfill its legislative mandates, focusing on: (1) ACDA internal controls; (2) management of ACDA research programs; and (3) computer support for ACDA activities. This report summarizes the findings and conclusions contained in three previous GAO reports.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| To ensure that the ACDA external arms control research program is adequately supported in the future, Congress may wish to consider specifically designating a portion of ACDA funds for the external research program. |
Closed – Implemented
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The staff director for the authorizing subcommittee stated that earmarking funds for external research was considered. A staff member of the authorizing subcommittee informed GAO in November 1985 that the matter for congressional consideration had been seriously considered during the preparation of the ACDA fiscal year 1986 funding legislation. |
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Electronic data processingIndependent agenciesInteragency relationsInternal auditsInternal controlsMilitary research and developmentProgram evaluationStatutory lawArms controlData processing