Operation Desert Shield/Storm: Update on Costs and Funding Requirements
NSIAD-92-194
Published: May 08, 1992. Publicly Released: May 28, 1992.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the costs and financing of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, focusing on the: (1) status of the Defense Cooperation Account through fiscal year (FY) 1992; (2) extent of future funding requirements; (3) impact of Operation-related and financed revolving fund surpluses on the Department of Defense's (DOD) budget; and (4) status of the Persian Gulf Regional Defense Fund.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress should consider using the remaining funds in the Defense Cooperation Account after FY 1992 to reimburse the general fund of the Treasury for operation-related costs already incurred. |
Closed – Implemented
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Legislation was passed in September 1992 giving DOD access to remaining defense cooperation accounts funds. |
| After Congress has made a decision regarding the remaining Defense Cooperation Account funds, Congress should consider terminating the Persian Gulf Regional Defense Fund as soon as practicable. |
Closed – Implemented
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Legislation was passed in September 1992 terminating the Regional Defense Fund. |
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