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DC Government: Problems Have Created Delays in Constructing Educational Facilities at Lorton

GGD-88-1BR Published: Oct 23, 1987. Publicly Released: Nov 25, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the status of $12.3 million in appropriated funds intended for constructing permanent educational and vocational facilities at the District of Columbia's (D.C.) Lorton Prison complex, to determine if D.C. spent the funds in accordance with congressional intent.

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Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
District of Columbia Recognizing that the Director, DPW, has taken action to improve departmental operations, the Mayor, after allowing sufficient time for corrective measures to be implemented, should direct the City Administrator to have an independent assessment made of the effectiveness of the operational improvements.
Closed – Implemented
DPW has hired additional inspectors, established an Engineering Branch for inspectors, filled the Division Chief of Project Management slot, and established bimonthly internal coordination meetings. The City Administrator advised GAO that DPW has implemented significant improvements since October 1987 which have significantly contributed to the current operational effectiveness of DPW.

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Appropriated fundsContract performanceCorrectional facilitiesEducational facility constructionFunds managementMunicipal governmentsProgram managementVocational educationProcurementPublic works