Embedded Computer Systems:
C-17 Software Development Problems
T-IMTEC-92-4: Published: Nov 14, 1991. Publicly Released: Nov 14, 1991.
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GAO discussed the Air Force's development and aquisition of C-17 embedded computer systems. GAO noted that: (1) the first C-17 flight test occurred 19 months after the originally scheduled date and the test aircraft did not include many of the software functions necessary for C-17 operational missions; (2) to add the missing functions, the contractor plans to complete two incremental software upgrades by 1993; (3) to avoid further flight-test delays, the contractor has completed software coding and laboratory testing without approved specifications for software functions or performance; and (4) the Air Force's waiver of reserve computer processing, memory capacity, and computer language requirements may raise C-17 program support costs.
Sep 14, 2020
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Medicaid Information Technology:
Effective CMS Oversight and States' Sharing of Claims Processing and Information Retrieval Systems Can Reduce CostsGAO-20-179: Published: Sep 9, 2020. Publicly Released: Sep 9, 2020.
Sep 8, 2020
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Aug 31, 2020
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Social Security Contracting:
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Aug 3, 2020
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Information Technology:
Federal Agencies and OMB Need to Continue to Improve Management and CybersecurityGAO-20-691T: Published: Aug 3, 2020. Publicly Released: Aug 3, 2020.
Jun 1, 2020
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Agile Software Development:
DHS Has Made Significant Progress in Implementing Leading Practices, but Needs to Take Additional ActionsGAO-20-213: Published: Jun 1, 2020. Publicly Released: Jun 1, 2020.
Mar 5, 2020
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Business Systems Modernization:
DOD Has Made Progress in Addressing Recommendations to Improve IT Management, but More Action Is NeededGAO-20-253: Published: Mar 5, 2020. Publicly Released: Mar 5, 2020. -
Data Center Optimization:
Agencies Report Progress, but Oversight and Cybersecurity Risks Need to Be AddressedGAO-20-279: Published: Mar 5, 2020. Publicly Released: Mar 5, 2020.
Feb 20, 2020
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Science & Tech Spotlight:
DeepfakesGAO-20-379SP: Published: Feb 20, 2020. Publicly Released: Feb 20, 2020.
Dec 12, 2019
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Technology Modernization Fund:
OMB and GSA Need to Improve Fee Collection and Clarify Cost Estimating Guidance for Awarded ProjectsGAO-20-3: Published: Dec 12, 2019. Publicly Released: Dec 12, 2019.
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