OMB CIRCULAR A-76: Legislation Has Curbed Many Cost Studies in the Military Services

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Abstract:

OMB Circular A-76 established the policy guiding federal agencies in determining the most economical way to carry out their commercial activities. Examples of these activities include custodial services, data processing, and vehicle maintenance. The circular requires agencies to review their commercial activities to determine whether it is more economical to retain the work in-house or to contract it out to the private sector.

Author(s):
Stevens, L. N. ; Engel, William ; Patterson, Nancy A. ; Cunningham, Katharine
Author Organization(s):
United States General Accounting Office
Funding Organization(s):
CONGRESS (US) WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
1991 Jul 01
Pagination:
24

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
department of defense, air force, contracts, databases, marine corps, contractors, governments, information systems, contract administration, law, management information systems, data processing, instructions, personnel management, attorneys, logistics, maintenance
Keyword(s):
omb (office of management and budget), omb circular a-76, dod (DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE)
Subject Categories:
Behavioral and Social Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2022 Jan 25
Update Date:
2022 Feb 15