Accession Number:

ADA327876

Title:

Major System Acquisition: A Discussion of the Application of OMB Circular No. A-109.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROCUREMENT POLICY WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1976-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

38.0

Abstract:

On April 5, 1976, the Director, Office of Management and Budget 0MB and the Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy OFPP, issued a new policy for the acquisition of major systems by all executive branch agencies. The new policy, 0MB Circular No. A-109, is intended to effect reforms that will reduce cost overruns. p5

Descriptors:

• *POLICIES
• ACQUISITION
• GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT
• MANAGEMENT
• BUDGETS
• COST OVERRUNS

Subject Categories:

• Administration and Management
• Government and Political Science

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE