Navy Contracting: Allegations About Trident Submarine Program Matters

In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed allegations concerning mismanagement and questionable practices in the Trident submarine construction program, specifically: (1) excessive progress payments in submarine construction; (2) advance procurement of long-lead-time material; (3) unwarranted cost escalation on the lead Trident; (4) destruction of Navy records; (5) inappropriate task authorization and funding of engineering services contracts; (6) elimination of a financial monitoring procedure; and (7) violations of standards of conduct.