Veterans Affairs: VA Needs to Address Persistent IT Modernization and Cybersecurity Challenges: Statement of Carol C. Harris, Director, Information Technology Management Issues

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Abstract:

Why GAO Did This Study. The use of IT is crucial to helping VA effectively serve the nations veterans. The department annually spends billions of dollars on its information systems and assetsVAs budget for IT now exceeds $4billion annually. However, over many years, VA has experienced challenges in managing its IT projects and programs, which could jeopardize its ability to effectively support key programs such as the Forever GI Bill. GAO has previously reported on these IT management challenges at VA.

Author(s):
Harris, Carol C. ; Bird, Mark ; Tyson, Christy ; Booth, Justin ; Eyler, Rebecca ; Hopkins, Valerie ; Kalugdan, Tammi ; Knott, Jeff ; Kovachick, George ; Pettis, Scott ; Stavros-turner, Jennifer ; Trout, Eric ; Walsh, Kevin ; ,
Author Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Testimony
Publication Date:
2020 Sep 16
Pagination:
29

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
health services, information systems, business administration, medical personnel, social media, personnel management, department of veterans affairs, health care, supply chain, united states government, delivery of health care, department of defense, risk management, congress, cybersecurity, data centers, governments
Keyword(s):
gao reports, department of veterans affairs, medical records
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Biological and Medical Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Jun 17
Update Date:
2021 Aug 16