The Department of the Interior's Office of Aircraft Services Should Not Be Abolished
PLRD-82-5
Published: Oct 07, 1981. Publicly Released: Oct 07, 1981.
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The Department of the Interior's Office of Aircraft Services (OAS) was established to manage aircraft services to meet the agency's needs. In March 1981, Interior ordered that OAS be abolished on September 30, 1981. GAO evaluated OAS activities, the reasons for the abolishment order, and the possible effects of the OAS elimination on the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of Interior's aircraft services.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Interior | The Secretary of the Interior should rescind the order to abolish OAS. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of the Interior | The Secretary of the Interior should take no further action to abolish OAS unless Interior can clearly show that the decentralization of aircraft services would be cost effective and would not jeopardize flight safety. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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