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B-2 Bomber: Cost to Complete 20 Aircraft Is Uncertain

NSIAD-94-217 Published: Sep 08, 1994. Publicly Released: Sep 13, 1994.
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Highlights

Pursuant to a legislative requirement, GAO provided information on B-2 bomber acquisition costs, focusing on the Air Force's ability to complete the acquisition of 20 aircraft within the cost limitation.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of the Air Force The Secretary of the Air Force should direct the B-2 Program Office to complete the annual cost estimate and the supporting documentation for the FY 1996 President's budget.
Closed – Implemented
The Air Force completed the required documentation in January 1995.
Department of the Air Force The Secretary of the Air Force should require the B-2 Program Office to prepare updated cost estimates and the supporting documentation before future annual budgets are submitted to Congress.
Closed – Implemented
DOD stated that it will ensure that future B-2 cost estimates and documentation are updated before future budget submissions.

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Advance appropriationsWeapons systemsAir Force procurementAircraft researchBomber aircraftCost effectiveness analysisDefense cost controlFuture budget projectionsReporting requirementsResearch and development