Maximizing DOD's Potential to Face New Fiscal Challenges and Strengthen Interagency Partnerships
Abstract
It is a pleasure to be here this morning to participate in the National Defense Universitys speakers program. GAO has a long-standing relationship with NDU, one that we are extremely proud of. In fact, several of our senior executives are graduates of the National War College or the Industrial College of the Armed Forces; they have spoken highly of their experiences. GAO's staff includes retired military personnel, reservists, and former employees of the State Department, Agency for International Development (AID) and other agencies. These individuals bring extremely valuable insight and knowledge to GAO's work. My remarks today will focus on the Department of Defense (DOD) and the challenges it faces given our national governments current long term unsustainable fiscal path and ongoing U.S. commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan. DOD can take steps to better position itself for the future and maximize the use of taxpayer dollars, particularly by improving its business operations. More broadly, I will also offer some thoughts on how the Department can work more collaboratively with other national security agencies, such as State and AID, to build the strong partnerships needed to adapt to the changing complexities of the national security environment. As the next generation of national security leaders, many of you will go on to assignments where you will be directly responsible for key decisions that will affect not only your individual agencies, but the government's collective effort to achieve national goals. My intent today is to stimulate your thinking as you prepare to assume these leadership responsibilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 06, 2010
- Accession Number
- AD1152321
Entities
People
- Eugene Louis Dodaro
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office