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

GAO-05-729T Published: Jun 07, 2005. Publicly Released: Jun 07, 2005.
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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.

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AccountabilityDefense cost controlDefense economic analysisDefense procurementFederal propertyFederal property managementInternal controlsInventory controlInventory control systemsProgram managementProperty and supply managementStrategic planningSurplus federal property