02145nam 2200385 a 450 991069786110332120081208130512.0(CKB)5470000002392371(OCoLC)277147829(EXLCZ)99547000000239237120081208d2008 ua 0engurmn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierDefense acquisitions[electronic resource] fundamental changes are needed to improve weapon program outcomes : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate /statement of Michael J. Sullivan[Washington, D.C.] :U.S. Govt. Accountability Office,[2008]17 pages digital, PDF fileTestimony ;GAO-08-1159 TTitle from title screen (viewed on Nov. 26, 2008)."For release ... September 25, 2008."Paper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548.Includes bibliographical references.This testimony describes DOD's current weapon system investment portfolio, the problems that contribute to cost and schedule increases, potential solutions based on past GAO recommendations, and recent legislative initiatives and DOD actions aimed at improving outcomes. It also provides some observations about what is needed for DOD to achieve lasting reform.Defense acquisitions Sullivan Michael J30417United States.Congress.Senate.Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.United States.Government Accountability Office.GPOGPOBOOK9910697861103321Defense acquisitions3437801UNINA