Defense Infrastructure: Actions Taken to Improve the Management of Utility Privatization, But Some Concerns Remain

Abstract

DODs progress in implementing the utility privatization program has been slower than expected and the estimated completion date has slipped from the departments target of September 2005 to September 2011. DOD attributed the delays to the complexity of the program and to the services decision to suspend and reassess the management of the program between October 2005 and March 2006. Since May 2005, the services privatized 14 utility systems under the legislative authority for the program, bringing the total number of awarded projects to 81. However, the services have awarded no projects since DOD issued new program guidance in November 2005. Meanwhile, the services total estimated program implementation costs through fiscal year 2006 have increased to $285 million, and more funds will be required before the program is completed in 2011.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 05, 2006
Accession Number
AD1153649

Entities

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  • Barry W. Holman

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Human Systems

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  • Acquisition
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  • Air Force Facilities
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  • Congress
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  • Cost Estimates
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economic Analysis
  • Governments
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