Defense Management: DOD Faces Challenges Implementing Its Core Competency Approach and A-76 Competitions

Abstract

Why the GAO Did This Study. The Department of Defense (DOD)is pursuing a new initiative involving a core competency approach for making sourcing decisions - that is, sourcing decisions based on whether the function is core to the agency's warfighting mission. In determining how to best perform non-core functions, DOD's position is that its components should look beyond just the use of public-private competitions under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76 in making sourcing decisions, and consider other alternatives such as partnering or employee stock ownership. GAO was asked to assess (1) the department's progress in assessing its core functions as a basis for sourcing decisions, (2) the plans and progress DOD has made in identifying and implementing alternatives to A-76, and (3) the current status of DOD's A-76 program.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 2003
Accession Number
AD1153771

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