| Defense Acquisitions: Managing Risk to Achieve Better Outcomes |
20 Jan 2010 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Francis; Michael Golden; William Woods; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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 | In fiscal year 2009, the Department of Defense (DoD) spent nearly $384 billion on contracts. This investment, representing over 70 percent of total government contract spending, highlights the great need to better manage risk in acquisitions. But DoD has not always managed risks effectively: major systems continue to take longer to develop, cost more, and deliver fewer quantities and capabilities than originally planned. In addition, poorly managed growth in services ... |
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| Defense Acquisitions. Charting a Course for Lasting Reform |
30-Apr-2009 |
18 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Francis; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Since 1990, GAO has designated the Department of Defense's (DOD) management of its major weapon acquisitions as a high-risk area; however DOD's problems delivering weapon systems on time, at the estimated cost, in the planned amounts, and with the promised performance go back decades. Congress and DOD have continually explored ways to improve acquisition outcomes, yet problems persist. The committee asked GAO to testify on measures needed to reform the ... |
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| Defense Acquisitions. Charting a Course for Improved Missile Defense Testing |
25-Feb-2009 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Francis; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has spent about $56 billion and will spend about $50 billion more through 2013 to develop a Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). This testimony is based on two reviews GAO was directed to conduct in 2008. In addition to our annual review assessing the annual cost, testing, schedule, and performance progress MDA made in developing BMDS, we have also reported on MDA's targets program. In ... |
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| Defense Acquisitions. Assessment of DOD Efforts to Enhance Missile Defense Capabilities and Oversight |
26-Feb-2008 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Francis; Alyssa Weir; David Best; LaTonya D Miller; Steven B Stern; Meredith A Kimmett; Kenneth E Patton; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Funded at $8 billion to nearly $10 billion per year, the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) effort to develop and field a Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) is the largest research and development program in the Department of Defense (DOD). The program has been managed in 2-year increments, known as blocks. Block 2006, the second BMDS block, was completed in December 2007. By law, GAO annually assesses MDA's progress. This testimony ... |
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| Defense Acquisitions: Analysis of Processes Used to Evaluate Active Protection Systems |
JUN 2007 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Francis; William R. Graveline; Marie P. Ahearn; Beverly Breen; Tana Davis; Letisha Jenkins; Kenneth E. Patton; Robert Swierczek; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| Active Protection Systems (APS) protect vehicles from attack by detecting and intercepting missiles or munitions. In 2005, the lead systems integrator for the Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) program sought proposals for an APS developer and design and to deliver APS prototypes on vehicles by fiscal year 2009. Raytheon was chosen the APS developer. At the same time, the Department of Defense's (DoD) Office of Force Transformation (OFT) evaluated near-term ... |
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| Defense Acquisitions. Missile Defense Agency's Flexibility Reduces Transparency of Program Cost |
30 APR 2007 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Francis; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Over the next 5 years the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) expects to invest $49 billion in the BMD system's development and fielding. MDA's strategy is to field new capabilities in 2-year blocks. In January 2006, MDA initiated its second block--Block 2006--to protect against attacks from North Korea and the Middle East. Congress requires GAO to assess MDA's progress annually. GAO's March 2007 report addressed MDA's progress during fiscal year 2006 ... |
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| Defense Acquisitions. Missile Defense Needs a Better Balance between Flexibility and Accountability |
11 APR 2007 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Francis; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Over the next 5 years the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) expects to invest $49 billion in the BMD system's development and fielding. MDA's strategy is to field new capabilities in 2-year blocks. In January 2006, MDA initiated its second block Block 2006 to protect against attacks from North Korea and the Middle East. Congress requires GAO to assess MDA's progress annually. GAO's March 2007 report addressed MDA's progress during fiscal ... |
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| Defense Acquisitions: Tailored Approach Needed to Improve Service Acquisition Outcomes |
NOV 2006 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
Paul Francis; Tim DiNapoli; Brian Mullins; Christina C. Bruner; Whitney Havens; Moshe Schwartz; Andrew Redd; Julia Kennon; John Krump; GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| Department of Defense (DoD) obligations for service contracts rose from $82.3 billion in fiscal year 1996 to $141.2 billion in fiscal year 2005. DoD is becoming increasingly more reliant on the private sector to provide a wide range of services, including those for critical information technology and mission support. DoD must maximize its return on investment and provide the warfighter with needed capabilities and support at the best value for ... |
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