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Despite Sound Policies, DHS Acquisitions Usually Proceed Without Meeting Requirements, GAO Says

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a strong foundation for its acquisition policies, including best management practices, but the vast majority of its programs fail to meet all the milestone and document requirements as they proceed through the life-cycle, leading to cost growth and schedule delays, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says in a new report. “I think the first thing that DHS needs to do is follow their own policies and procedures on acquisition,” David Maurer, director of…

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