Military Construction: The Letterkenny Army Depot Retrieval System
NSIAD-87-112BR
Published: May 21, 1987. Publicly Released: May 21, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO examined the funding and acquisition of the Automated Storage and Retrieval System at the Letterkenny Army Depot to determine if the Army properly classified it as an equipment procurement, rather than a construction project.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should take the administrative actions necessary to report the Army's violation of the Antideficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. 1341(a). |
After an extensive investigation and legal review, the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management) notified the OSD Deputy Comptroller (Management Systems) that a $1.8 million antideficiency violation had occurred at the Letterkenny Army Depot. The notification noted that corrective actions had been taken against the officer responsible for the violation.
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Army facilitiesArmy procurementConstruction costsDefense cost controlFunds managementIndustrial fundsMechanizationMilitary appropriationsMilitary facility constructionProperty and supply management