Navy Regional Maintenance: Substantial Opportunities Exist to Build on Infrastructure Streamlining Progress
NSIAD-98-4
Published: Nov 13, 1997. Publicly Released: Nov 13, 1997.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Navy Regional Maintenance (RM) Program, focusing on the: (1) progress made in implementing the program; (2) savings that have been achieved; (3) opportunities for additional savings; and (4) barriers that inhibit full implementation of the program and achievement of projected savings.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Navy to annually report on the RM Program initiatives identified, savings achieved that have been verified in Navy budget and accounting records, and the progress made to overcome the barriers to achieving infrastructure reductions and savings. |
Follow-up work on this recommendation is or will be accomplished through current and future audits of various RMC Program issues.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Navy to establish program implementation plans and tie them to milestones, with regular reporting to the Chief of Naval Operations. |
Follow-up work on this recommendation is or will be accomplished through current and future audits of various RMC Program issues.
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Maintenance (upkeep)Maintenance costsMilitary cost controlMilitary downsizingMilitary vesselsNaval aircraftNaval suppliesU.S. NavyAviation infrastructureLabor force