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Procurement To Satisfy Requisitions for Out-of-Stock Material Could Be Reduced

PLRD-83-89 Published: Jul 01, 1983. Publicly Released: Jul 01, 1983.
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GAO reviewed the procedures and practices regarding requisitions of unstocked and out-of-stock items at the Navy's two principal inventory control supply centers, the Ships Parts Control Center (SPCC) and the Aviation Supply Office (ASO).

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to effectively ensure that inventory managers establish the necessary procedures so that replenishment procurements are fully considered prior to making spot buys.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to effectively ensure that inventory managers comply with procedures for canceling requisitions/procurements upon request of the customers.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to effectively ensure that requisitioning activities comply with procedures for assigning priority designators to requisitions.
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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Federal supply systemsInventory control systemsNaval procurementMilitary forcesProcurementReorganizationInventory controlAdministrative costsShipsGovernment procurement