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Defense Software: Review of Defense Report on Software Development Best Practices

AIMD-00-209R Published: Jun 15, 2000. Publicly Released: Jun 15, 2000.
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Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO reviewed the Department of Defense's (DOD) report on its efforts to adopt management best practices for software development and acquisition, focusing on whether: (1) it satisfied the Senate Committee on Armed Service's directive; and (2) the information included was accurate and complete.

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IT acquisitionsBest practicesSoftwareSoftware verification and validationDefense procurementPrivate sector practicesReporting requirementsSoftware developmentRisk managementMilitary forces