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1 online resource (iv, 87 pages) : color illustrations, color map, color photograph |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"November 2023." |
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"GAO-24-106172." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Catalog and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- Obligations and expenditures generally increased from 2015-2021, while cadet participation and graduation declined -- Selected sites generally implemented core components through prescribed activities, but academic instruction varied -- OSD and NGB oversee program sites using several processes, but gaps exist -- OSD and NGB collect some performance information but cannot fully assess challenge program performance -- Conclusions -- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments and our evaluation -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
Since its inception in 1993, the National Guard Youth Challenge Program has produced over 200,000 graduates across dozens of sites located in the states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Currently, the program operates 39 sites. This report describes (1) how selected sites implemented core program components, and examines the extent to which OSD and NGB have (2) conducted oversight of the Challenge Program and (3) assessed its performance, among other objectives. GAO makes five recommendations for DOD to assess and address root causes of systemic inspection findings; establish a process to ensure completion of required cooperative agreement audits; and establish strategic goals, performance goals, and performance measures. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (GAO, viewed November 20, 2023). |
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National Guard Youth Challenge Program (U.S.) -- Management.
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United States. National Guard Bureau -- Rules and practice.
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At-risk youth -- Services for -- United States -- Evaluation.
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At-risk youth -- Counseling of -- United States -- Evaluation.
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| Running Title |
GAO-24-106172 National Guard Youth Challenge Program |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-24-106172 |
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