District of Columbia Public Schools: Availability of Funds and the Cost of FY 1997 Roof Projects

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the results of its review of the District of Columbia Public Schools' (DCPS) efforts to repair school roofs during the summer of 1997, focusing on: (1) when funds were made available to pay for roof repairs; (2) the cost of the roof repairs, including cost per square foot; and (3) additional roofs to be repaired in fiscal year (FY) 1998 and beyond.