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Defense acquisitions : fundamental changes are needed to improve weapon program outcomes : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate

Title
Defense acquisitions : fundamental changes are needed to improve weapon program outcomes : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate / statement of Michael J. Sullivan.
Author
Sullivan, Michael J.
Publication
[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]

Available Online

https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS105050

Details

Additional Authors
  • United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
  • United States. Government Accountability Office.
Description
17 pages : digital, PDF file.
Summary
This testimony describes DOD's current weapon system investment portfolio, the problems that contribute to cost and schedule increases, potential solutions based on past GAO recommendations, and recent legislative initiatives and DOD actions aimed at improving outcomes. It also provides some observations about what is needed for DOD to achieve lasting reform.
Series Statement
Testimony ; GAO-08-1159 T
Uniform Title
Testimony ; GAO-08-1159 T.
Alternative Title
Fundamental changes are needed to improve weapon program outcomes
Subjects
Note
  • Title from title screen (viewed on Nov. 26, 2008).
  • "For release ... September 25, 2008."
  • Paper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
System Details (note)
  • Mode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 11/26/08: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d081159t.pdf; current access available via PURL.
Call Number
GPO Internet GA 1.5/2:GAO-08-1159 T
OCLC
marcive277147829
Author
Sullivan, Michael J.
Title
Defense acquisitions : fundamental changes are needed to improve weapon program outcomes : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate / statement of Michael J. Sullivan.
Publisher
[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
computer
Type of Carrier
online resource
Series
Testimony ; GAO-08-1159 T
Testimony ; GAO-08-1159 T.
System Details
Mode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 11/26/08: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d081159t.pdf; current access available via PURL.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Connect to:
https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS105050
Added Author
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.
United States. Government Accountability Office.
Gpo Item No.
0546-D-01 (online)
Sudoc No.
GA 1.5/2:GAO-08-1159 T
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