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1 online resource (iii, 67 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Title from PDF title screen (GAO, viewed on May 13, 2010). |
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"April 15, 2010." |
| Summary |
In 2006, the United States created two new programs, authorized in Sections 1206 and 1207 of the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization Act, to respond to the threats of global terrorism and instability. These programs have provided over $1.3 billion in military and nonmilitary aid to 62 countries and are due to expire in 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Congress mandated that GAO assess the programs. This report addresses the extent to which the programs (1) are consistent with U.S. strategic priorities, (2) are distinct from other programs, (3) address sustainment needs, and (4) incorporate monitoring and evaluation. GAO analyzed data and program documents from the Departments of Defense (DOD) and State (State), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and interviewed U.S. and host country officials. For Section 1207, unless DOD and State resolve the issues GAO identified, including duplication, the Congress should consider not reauthorizing this program and instead appropriating funding to State and USAID. For Section 1206, GAO recommends that DOD (1) establish a monitoring and evaluation system, (2) base sustainment funding decisions on assessment of results, (3) estimate sustainment costs and seek funding commitments from partner nations, and (4) seek guidance from the Congress on how to sustain projects. DOD concurred. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-10-431." |
| Subject |
United States. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.
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United States. Department of Defense -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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United States. Department of State -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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United States. Agency for International Development -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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Military assistance, American -- Management.
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Economic assistance, American -- Management.
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| Added Author |
Christoff, Joseph A.
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| Added Title |
International security : Department of Defense and State need to improve sustainment planning and monitoring and evaluation for Section 1206 and 1207 assistance programs |
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DOD and State need to improve sustainment planning and monitoring and evaluation for Section 1206 and 1207 assistance programs |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-10-431 |
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