Defense Science and Technology: Actions Needed to Enhance Use of Laboratory Initiated Research Authority

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Abstract:

The Department of Defense relies on its laboratories to help keep the military on the cutting edge of technology. Congress has given DOD's labs special "authorities"flexibilities that lab directors can use to foster innovation and improve efficiency. We looked at how DOD labs use authorities to: fund high priority research projects, speed up lab hiring processes, manage labs with greater efficiency and less red tape, make small purchases to support lab activities more quickly. While labs have taken advantage of most of these authorities, we recommended that they find ways to maximize their use.

Author(s):
Sullivan, Michael J ; Durbin, Christopher R ; Shivers, Charlie Iii ; Bond, Emily ; Ettaro, Lorraine ; Ramirez, Carl ; Schatz, Sylvia ; Seales, Sean ; Smith, Brian ; Wilson, Robin
Author Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office
Funding Organization(s):
United States Government Accountability Office, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
2018 Dec 01
Pagination:
64

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

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Collection: TRECMS
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Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
military research, employment, national security, united states government, air force, congress, jet propulsion, engineers, law, personnel management, scientists, business administration, department of defense, management personnel, engineering, governments, human resources
Subject Categories:
Test Equipment, Research Facilities and Reprography; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Nov 09
Update Date:
2021 Dec 16