Army Inventory: Problems Managing Excess Supplies as the Army Draws Down in Europe
NSIAD-92-273
Published: Sep 22, 1992. Publicly Released: Oct 28, 1992.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO examined whether the U.S. Army, Europe (USAREUR) has effectively controlled and appropriately managed the excess materiel that has been turned in by deactivating units or returned from the Persian Gulf.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should transfer ownership of the USAREUR special redistribution account to the wholesale inventory managers so that this materiel can be used to fill valid Army-wide requirements. |
Closed – Implemented
On October 26, 1992, DCSLOG directed disestablishment of the USAREUR special redistribution account. The authorization required that assets be visible to wholesale item managers and available for redistribution to meet Army-wide requirements.
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Accounting proceduresArmy suppliesDefense contingency planningInventory control systemsLogisticsMilitary downsizingMilitary inventoriesMilitary materielRisk managementSpare parts