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Information Technology Issues
OCG-89-6TR: Published: Nov 1, 1988. Publicly Released: Nov 1, 1988.
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GAO found that agencies need to: (1) conduct complete and effective strategic planning for computers and telecommunications; (2) establish good management practices to control systems development projects through initiation, development, and operation; (3) develop and implement systems with appropriate security controls; (4) improve mechanisms to detect, assess, and report security breaches; and (5) hire and retain qualified technical personnel.
Jun 13, 2018
VA Health Care:
Independent Verification and Validation of Patient Self-Scheduling Systems Was Consistent with the Faster Care for Veterans Act of 2016GAO-18-442R: Published: Jun 13, 2018. Publicly Released: Jun 13, 2018.
May 24, 2018
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DOD Major Automated Information Systems:
Adherence to Best Practices Is Needed to Better Manage and Oversee Business ProgramsGAO-18-326: Published: May 24, 2018. Publicly Released: May 24, 2018.
May 23, 2018
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Data Center Optimization:
Continued Agency Actions Needed to Meet Goals and Address Prior RecommendationsGAO-18-264: Published: May 23, 2018. Publicly Released: May 23, 2018. -
Information Technology:
Continued Implementation of High-Risk Recommendations Is Needed to Better Manage Acquisitions Operations and CybersecurityGAO-18-566T: Published: May 23, 2018. Publicly Released: May 23, 2018.
May 22, 2018
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NASA Information Technology:
Urgent Action Needed to Address Significant Management and Cybersecurity WeaknessesGAO-18-337: Published: May 22, 2018. Publicly Released: May 22, 2018.
Mar 14, 2018
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Information Technology:
Further Implementation of Recommendations Is Needed to Better Manage Acquisitions and OperationsGAO-18-460T: Published: Mar 14, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 14, 2018.
Jan 30, 2018
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Coast Guard Health Records:
Timely Acquisition of New System Is Critical to Overcoming Challenges with Paper ProcessGAO-18-363T: Published: Jan 30, 2018. Publicly Released: Jan 30, 2018.
Jan 10, 2018
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Information Technology:
Agencies Need to Involve Chief Information Officers in Reviewing Billions of Dollars in AcquisitionsGAO-18-42: Published: Jan 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Jan 10, 2018.
Nov 21, 2017
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Information Technology:
OMB Needs to Report On and Improve Its Oversight of the Highest Priority ProgramsGAO-18-51: Published: Nov 21, 2017. Publicly Released: Nov 21, 2017.
Nov 15, 2017
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Information Technology:
Further Implementation of FITARA Related Recommendations Is Needed to Better Manage Acquisitions and OperationsGAO-18-234T: Published: Nov 15, 2017. Publicly Released: Nov 15, 2017.
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