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1 online resource (iii, 34 pages) : color illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"GAO-17-396." |
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"April 2017." |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
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Online resource, PDF version; title from cover (GAO web site, viewed Apr. 14, 2017). |
| Summary |
Each year, DHS acquires a wide array of systems intended to help its component agencies execute their many critical missions. GAO has previously reported that DHS's process for managing its major acquisitions is maturing. However, non-major acquisitions (generally those with cost estimates of less than $300 million) are managed by DHS's component agencies and have not received as much oversight. Recently GAO reported on a non-major acquisition that was executed poorly, limiting DHS's ability to address human capital weaknesses. GAO was asked to examine DHS's management of non-major acquisitions. This report assesses: (1) the extent to which component leadership is effectively overseeing non-major acquisitions; and (2) the extent to which DHS headquarters has helped components establish effective management controls for non-major acquisitions. GAO recommended that DHS headquarters establish time frames for components to identify all non-major acquisitions. |
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United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Management -- Evaluation.
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Expenditures, Public -- Management -- Evaluation.
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Waste in government spending -- United States -- Prevention.
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National security -- United States -- Management -- Evaluation.
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Online resources.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic government information.
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| Added Title |
Identifying all non-major acquisitions would advance ongoing efforts to improve management |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-17-396 |
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