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Open Recommendations (33 total)

Spectrum Management: Key Practices Could Help Address Challenges to Improving Receiver Performance

GAO-24-106325
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration The NTIA Administrator should assess current information and evidence sources related to federal receiver performance and identify and collect additional information as appropriate. Such information and evidence should align with and address broader spectrum efficiency efforts including objectives outlined in the National Spectrum Strategy and FCC and NTIA's MOU. (Recommendation 4)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Tribal Broadband: Additional Assistance to Recipients Would Better Support Implementation of $3 Billion in Federal Grants

GAO-24-106541
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Administrator of NTIA should include all key technical assistance for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Programs environmental review process in a single location on NTIA's website. (Recommendation 3)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Administrator of NTIA should provide technical assistance throughout the funding period to support recipients that are unable to implement their financial sustainability plans. (Recommendation 1)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Tribal Broadband: Additional Assistance to Recipients Would Better Support Implementation of $3 Billion in Federal Grants

GAO-24-106541
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Administrator of NTIA should report to Congress on the resources necessary to ensure the financial sustainability of TBCP infrastructure projects. (Recommendation 2)
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When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

Spectrum IT Modernization: Incorporating Leading Practices Could Improve Planning Effort

GAO-24-106634
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Office of Spectrum Management should develop a reliable integrated master schedule that aligns with scheduling best practices as defined in GAO's Schedule Assessment Guide and Agile Guide for the IT modernization project. (Recommendation 2)
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NTIA concurred with this recommendation. As of March 2024, NTIA stated that it had developed an overall plan for the project and would establish an integrated master schedule after it awards a contract for the IT modernization project.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Office of Spectrum Management should develop a high-quality reliable cost estimate that aligns with cost estimating best practices as defined in GAO's Cost Guide and Agile Guide for the IT modernization project. (Recommendation 1)
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NTIA concurred with this recommendation. As of March 2024, NTIA stated that it is in the process of completing a cost estimate in accordance with GAO cost estimating best practices and developing performance measures for the IT modernization project.
National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Office of Spectrum Management should develop performance measures for the IT modernization project that clearly link with the project's established goals and have specified targets and time frames. (Recommendation 4)
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NTIA concurred with this recommendation. As of March 2024, NTIA stated that it is in the process of completing a cost estimate in accordance with GAO cost estimating best practices and developing performance measures for the IT modernization project.

Spectrum IT Modernization: Incorporating Leading Practices Could Improve Planning Effort

GAO-24-106634
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Office of Spectrum Management should finalize its stakeholder management plan. The plan should document a regular meeting schedule for the IT modernization project to ensure covered agencies have the ability to request information and communicate on NTIA's IT modernization project. (Recommendation 3)
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NTIA agreed to implement this recommendation from our March 2024 report and has taken steps to do so. NTIA officials confirmed in May 2024 that it had completed a stakeholder management plan that, according to officials, addresses this recommendation. In November 2024, NTIA officials stated that NTIA is reviewing the plan and anticipates an updated version in December 2024. Upon receiving the updated version, we will assess the plan to determine whether it implements this recommendation. By documenting how it will regularly involve and communicate progress to external stakeholders in appropriate time intervals, NTIA can better ensure that it is effectively identifying stakeholders' requirements and managing fragmentation issues that might impair IT interoperability.

Broadband Infrastructure: Middle-Mile Grant Program Lacked Timely Performance Goals and Targeted Measures

GAO-24-106131
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Administrator of NTIA should establish a process to ensure NTIA develops performance goals and measures that align with leading practices for its grant programs during program planning and design and to ensure it includes these goals and measures as part of its future notices of funding opportunities. (Recommendation 2)
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As of June 2024, NTIA has incorporated performance management and evaluation as part of its recent notices of funding opportunities and indicated it would continue this practice going forward. When we confirm that NTIA has established a process to ensure performance goals and measures are routinely included in its funding opportunities, we will provide updated information.

Broadband Infrastructure: Middle-Mile Grant Program Lacked Timely Performance Goals and Targeted Measures

GAO-24-106131
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Agency Affected Recommendation Status
National Telecommunications and Information Administration The Administrator of NTIA should develop performance measures for the middle-mile grant program that align with key attributes of successful performance measures, including ensuring that measures clearly link with stated program goals and have specified targets. (Recommendation 1)
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As of June 2024, NTIA has been working to establish performance measures with specified targets for the middle-mile grant program. When we confirm NTIA has documented these performance measures, we will provide updated information.
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