DOD Computer Contracting: Inadequate Management Wasted Millions of Dollars

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Department of Defense's (DOD) Systems and Services Directorate's activities from June 1988 through January 1991, focusing on whether the Directorate: (1) had adequate internal controls; (2) followed proper contracting procedures; (3) appropriately managed certain information technology contracts; and (4) needed specifically identified training contracts.