Military Operations: DoD's Fiscal Year 2003 Funding and Reported Obligations in Support of the Global War on Terrorism
Abstract
The Global War on Terrorismprincipally involving operations in Afghanistan and Iraqwas funded in fiscal year 2003 by Congresss appropriation of almost $69 billion. To assist Congress in its oversight of spending, GAO is undertaking a series of reviews relating to contingency operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism. In September 2003, GAO issued a report that discussed fiscal year2003 obligations and funding for the war through June 2003Military Operations: Fiscal Year2003 Obligations Are Substantial, but May Result in Less Obligations Than Expected,GAO-03-1088. This report continues the review of fiscal year 2003 by analyzing obligations reported in support of the Global War on Terrorism and reviews whether the amount of funding received by the military services was adequate to cover DODs obligations for the war from October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003. GAO will also review the wars reported obligations and funding for fiscal year 2004.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- AD1153192
Entities
People
- Ann Borseth
- John Buehler
- Leo Sullivan
- Madelon Savaides
- Neal P. Curtin
- Steve Sternlieb
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office