Improved Controls Needed Over Waivers of the Armed Services Exchange Regulations
NSIAD-85-72
Published: May 13, 1985. Publicly Released: May 13, 1985.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO determined whether the post exchange at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, is selling major home appliances contrary to the intent of law and applicable federal regulations.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force to amend their joint exchange regulations. |
The Army and Air Force revised A.R. 60-20 and A.F.R. 147-14 on June 2, 1986 to incorporate GAO recommendations.
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| Department of the Air Force | The Air Force and the Army should amend the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Operating Policies to provide more specific guidance for determining the availability of commercial shopping facilities and evaluating their adequacy. |
The Air Force revised A.F.R. 147-14 on June 2, 1986.
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| Department of the Army | The Air Force and the Army should amend the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Operating Policies to provide more specific guidance for determining the availability of commercial shopping facilities and evaluating their adequacy. |
The Army revised A.R. 60-20 on June 2, 1986.
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| Department of the Air Force | The Army and the Air Force should amend the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Operating Policies to require that sufficient updated information is provided with a revalidation request so that changes in circumstances can be fully evaluated. |
The Air Force revised A.F.R. 147-14 on June 2, 1986.
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| Department of the Army | The Army and the Air Force should amend the Army and Air Force Exchange Service Operating Policies to require that sufficient updated information is provided with a revalidation request so that changes in circumstances can be fully evaluated. |
The Army revised A.R. 60-20 on June 2, 1986.
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| Department of the Air Force | The Army and the Air Force should consider amending the Army and Air Force Exchange Service General Policies to require periodic audits of the initial Armed Services Exchange Regulations waiver and revalidation processes by the appropriate service audit organization. |
As discussed with DOD officials, other higher priority audit work on exchanges requires use of limited audit resources. Given the current circumstances, GAO agreed and dropped this recommendation.
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| Department of the Army | The Army and the Air Force should consider amending the Army and Air Force Exchange Service General Policies to require periodic audits of the initial Armed Services Exchange Regulations waiver and revalidation processes by the appropriate service audit organization. |
As discussed with DOD officials, other higher priority audit work on exchanges requires use of limited audit resources. Given the current circumstances, GAO agreed and dropped this recommendation.
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should closely review the 1985 revalidation of the Armed Services Exchange Regulations waiver authorizing the base exchange at Mountain Home Air Force Base to continue to sell major home appliances. |
The Air Force reviewed the 1985 waiver and dropped several items. GAO considers this responsive.
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