LEADER 02145nam 2200385 a 450 001 9910697861103321 005 20081208130512.0 035 $a(CKB)5470000002392371 035 $a(OCoLC)277147829 035 $a(EXLCZ)995470000002392371 100 $a20081208d2008 ua 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurmn||||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aDefense acquisitions$b[electronic resource] $efundamental changes are needed to improve weapon program outcomes : testimony before the Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate /$fstatement of Michael J. Sullivan 210 1$a[Washington, D.C.] :$cU.S. Govt. Accountability Office,$d[2008] 215 $a17 pages $cdigital, PDF file 225 1 $aTestimony ;$vGAO-08-1159 T 300 $aTitle from title screen (viewed on Nov. 26, 2008). 300 $a"For release ... September 25, 2008." 300 $aPaper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548. 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references. 330 $aThis 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. 517 $aDefense acquisitions 700 $aSullivan$b Michael J$030417 712 02$aUnited States.$bCongress.$bSenate.$bCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.$bSubcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security. 712 02$aUnited States.$bGovernment Accountability Office. 801 0$bGPO 801 1$bGPO 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910697861103321 996 $aDefense acquisitions$93437801 997 $aUNINA