| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 34 p.) : ill. |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Title from cover screen (viewed on Oct. 26, 2012). |
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"July 2012." |
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DHS has one of the largest IT budgets in the federal government. In fiscal year 2012, DHS plans to spend about $5.6 billion to, among other things, acquire, implement, and operate approximately 360 IT programs, including about 83 major programs, which are intended to assist in carrying out its diverse missions. With such a large portfolio of IT programs, it is important to ensure that the appropriate governance exists so that the programs meet their cost, schedule, and performance goals and continue to support the department's strategies and objectives. In line with this, DHS has been working to define and implement a new IT governance process. GAO was asked to (1) describe DHS's new IT governance process and associated policies and procedures, and assess them against best practices; and (2) determine progress made in implementing the new process and how DHS's implementation efforts comport with relevant best practices. To do so, GAO analyzed relevant documentation and interviewed DHS officials responsible for defining and implementing the new governance process. To implement an effective IT governance process, GAO recommends that DHS finalize associated policies and procedures, and fully follow best practices for implementing the process. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-12-818." |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Information technology -- Management -- Evaluation.
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United States. Department of Homeland Security -- Information technology -- Planning -- Evaluation.
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| Added Author |
Powner, David A.
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| Added Title |
Information technology : Department of Homeland Security needs to further define and implement its new governance process |
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DHS needs to further define and implement its new governance process |
| Running Title |
DHS's IT governance |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-12-818 |
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