Panama:
Cost of the U.S. Invasion of Panama
NSIAD-90-279FS: Published: Sep 13, 1990. Publicly Released: Sep 13, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the estimated incremental cost of the U.S. invasion of Panama.
GAO found that: (1) the Department of Defense (DOD) estimated the invasion cost to be about $163.6 million, consisting of $155.0 million for the Army, $5.7 million for the Air Force, and $2.9 million for the Navy; and (2) DOD did not request additional funds to cover the costs, but planned to reprogram other existing resources' funds in other appropriation accounts.
Nov 15, 2018
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Agent Orange:
Actions Needed to Improve Accuracy and Communication of Information on Testing and Storage LocationsGAO-19-24: Published: Nov 15, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 15, 2018.
Nov 14, 2018
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Depot Maintenance:
DOD Has Improved the Completeness of Its Biennial Core ReportGAO-19-89: Published: Nov 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 2018.
Nov 13, 2018
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Defense Contracting:
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DOD Needs to Take Additional Actions to Improve Management of Its Inventory DataGAO-19-73: Published: Nov 13, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 13, 2018.
Nov 8, 2018
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Arctic Planning:
Navy Report to Congress Aligns with Current Assessments of Arctic Threat Levels and Capabilities Required to Execute DOD's StrategyGAO-19-42: Published: Nov 8, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 8, 2018. -
Defense Management:
DOD Should Take Additional Actions to Enhance Corrosion Prevention and Mitigation EffortsGAO-19-39: Published: Nov 8, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 8, 2018.
Nov 5, 2018
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Defense Logistics:
Actions Needed to Enhance the Security of High-Risk Ammunition at Storage LocationsGAO-19-118: Published: Nov 5, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 5, 2018.
Nov 2, 2018
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Nuclear Weapons Sustainment:
Fiscal Year 2018 Nuclear Forces Budget EstimatesGAO-19-127R: Published: Nov 2, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 2, 2018.
Nov 1, 2018
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Defense Nuclear Enterprise:
DOD Continues to Address Challenges but Needs to Better Define Roles and Responsibilities and Approaches to CollaborationGAO-19-29: Published: Nov 1, 2018. Publicly Released: Nov 1, 2018.
Oct 23, 2018
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DOD Installation Services:
Use of Intergovernmental Support Agreements Has Had Benefits, but Additional Information Would Inform ExpansionGAO-19-4: Published: Oct 23, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 23, 2018.
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