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Homeland Security

GAO Cites Progress, Shortcomings In Acquisition Management At DHS

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Friday, July 2nd, 2010

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By Calvin Biesecker The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made progress in its oversight of major acquisition programs, including increasing the number of senior-level program reviews, but a slew of challenges and shortcomings still exist, leaving programs vulnerable to potential ills such as cost increases and schedule delays, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) says in a new report. In FY '08, DHS reviewed seven programs and in FY '09 it reviewed 25, which was more than planned, demonstrating increased…

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Army

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Army

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Army

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