ADP Consolidation: Defense Logistics Agency's Implementation Approach Is Not Justified
IMTEC-91-34
Published: Aug 06, 1991. Publicly Released: Aug 15, 1991.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Defense Logistics Agency's (DLA) decision to consolidate its 23 automated data processing facilities into 6 regional processing centers.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should instruct the Director, DLA, to stop all implementing actions for the remaining five sites until a thorough economic analysis, which includes the current environment and viable alternatives, is completed and a decision is made on the most cost-effective alternative for consolidation. |
Closed – Implemented
DLA implemented the recommendation, completed a new economic analyses in December 1991, and altered consolidation plans downward from six to five sites due to the GAO report and changes in DMRD 924 OSD consolidation plans.
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Electronic data processingCentralizationCost effectiveness analysisDefense cost controlDefense economic analysisFederal facilitiesEconomic analysisTelecommunicationsInformation systemsDefense logistics