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1 online resource (ii, 65 pages) : color illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"October 2015." |
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"Accessible version." |
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"GAO-16-32." |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Background -- Selected agencies have identified climate-related risks to their supply chains to varying degrees and face several challenges in doing so -- Few selected agencies have identified and implemented actions to manage climate-related risks to their supply chains and face several challenges in doing so -- The federal government's fiscal exposure to climate-related disruptions in supply chains is unknown, and agencies face challenges identifying their exposure -- Conclusions. |
Summary |
"The federal government obligated about $445 billion in fiscal year 2014 for goods and services such as disaster response products and telecommunications. Agencies with missions that depend on the secure and efficient transit of goods and services have had their supply chains disrupted by weather-related events, such as Superstorm Sandy. According to the National Climate Assessment, the severity and frequency of such events is expected to increase. Agencies developed adaptation plans in response to executive orders and implementing guidance issued by CEQ, which coordinates federal environmental efforts. GAO was asked to review climate-related risks to federal supply chains. This report examines (1) the extent to which selected federal agencies have identified climate-related risks to their critical supply chains, (2) the extent to which they have identified and implemented actions to manage these risks, and (3) what is known about the federal government's fiscal exposure to such risks. GAO reviewed executive orders; surveyed 24 agencies selected because they account for over 98 percent of federal contract obligations; analyzed their adaptation plans; and interviewed officials from 5 of these agencies selected because of mission and other factors"--Preliminary page. |
Note |
Online resource; title from PDF cover (GAO, viewed November 6, 2015). |
Subject |
Administrative agencies -- United States -- Planning -- Evaluation.
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Business logistics -- Risk management -- United States.
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Business logistics -- Environmental aspects -- United States.
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Government purchasing -- Risk management -- United States.
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Government purchasing -- Environmental aspects -- United States.
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Genre/Form |
Online resources.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic government information.
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Added Author |
Cartwright, Matthew A.
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Added Title |
Opportunities to improve the management of climate-related risks |
Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-16-32 |
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