Defense Printing Service: Relocation of the Southeast Area Headquarters
NSIAD-92-290
Published: Aug 11, 1992. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 1992.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Navy's decision to relocate the functions of the Defense Printing Service's (DPS) Southeast Area headquarters from Charleston, South Carolina, to Norfolk, Virginia.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of the Navy should cancel the proposed relocation unless the DPS Management Office can adequately justify its decision to relocate the Southeast Area's headquarters functions to Norfolk. This justification should include a cost analysis and an evaluation of whether Southeast Area headquarters personnel need to be located in Norfolk to perform their work effectively. |
Closed – Implemented
The Navy did not move to Norfolk.
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Civilian employeesCost effectiveness analysisFederal facility relocationMilitary facilitiesMilitary personnelNaval facilitiesPrinting costsMilitary forcesOffice spaceCost analysis