Statement of Clifford I. Gould Director Federal Personnel and Compensation Division Before the Subcommittee on Defense House Appropriations Committee on the Government's Use of Consulting Service and Management Support Contracts

Abstract

We are pleased to be here today to discuss the Government's use of consulting services and management support contracts. The General Accounting Office's (GAO'S) concern about the Government's use of consulting services is evidenced by over 30 audit reports we have issued on this subject during the last 20 years. These reports identified the need for practically every major Federal agency to better manage consulting services. Although we continue to believe that the appropriate use of consulting services is a legitimate and economical way to improve Government operations, we see little evidence that agencies are acting administratively to correct abuses. Two recent GAO reports show that serious problems continue to exist in the Government's use of consultants, particularly in the Department of Defense (DoD).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 25, 1981
Accession Number
AD1151935

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