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Accession Number:

AD1157394

Title:

DOD Excess Property: Management Control Breakdowns Result in Substantial Waste and Inefficiency

Author(s):

• Kutz, Gregory D.

Author Organization(s):

• United States Government Accountability Office

Report Date:

2005-06-07

Abstract:

GAO was asked to assess the overall economy and efficiency of the Department of Defense (DOD) program for excess property reutilization (reuse). Specifically, GAO was asked to determine (1) whether and to what extent the program included waste and inefficiency and (2) root causes of any waste and inefficiency. GAO was also asked to provide detailed examples of waste and inefficiency and the related causes. GAO's methodology included an assessment of controls, analysis of DOD excess inventory data, statistical sampling at selected sites, and detailed case studies of many items.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

29

File Size:

1.33MB

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Grants:

Descriptors:

Identifiers:

• Spending
• Defense cost control
• Federal property
• Federal property management
• Internal controls
• Property and supply management
• Surplus federal property

SubjectCategory:

• Military Sciences
• Behavioral and Social Sciences

Communities of Interest:

• Biomedical

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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