B-2 Bomber: Cost to Complete 20 Aircraft Is Uncertain
NSIAD-94-217
Published: Sep 08, 1994. Publicly Released: Sep 13, 1994.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO provided information on B-2 bomber acquisition costs, focusing on the Air Force's ability to complete the acquisition of 20 aircraft within the cost limitation.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status Sort descending |
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should direct the B-2 Program Office to complete the annual cost estimate and the supporting documentation for the FY 1996 President's budget. |
Closed – Implemented
The Air Force completed the required documentation in January 1995.
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should require the B-2 Program Office to prepare updated cost estimates and the supporting documentation before future annual budgets are submitted to Congress. |
Closed – Implemented
DOD stated that it will ensure that future B-2 cost estimates and documentation are updated before future budget submissions.
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Advance appropriationsWeapons systemsAir Force procurementAircraft researchBomber aircraftCost effectiveness analysisDefense cost controlFuture budget projectionsReporting requirementsResearch and development