Federal Real Property: Improving Data Transparency and Expanding the National Strategy Could Help Address Long-standing Challenges
Abstract
The federal government has made progress addressing real property challenges within its owned portfolio, but agencies still face long-standing challenges that existed when GAO first designated real property management as a high-risk area in 2003. GAO was asked to examine the major federal civilian agencies government-owned real property portfolio, including the progress made in addressing real property challenges. This report addresses (1) the steps taken to improve real property data, (2) the steps selected agencies have taken to address real property management challenges and the lessons learned, and (3) the extent to which the National Strategy and agencies current capitalplanning practices address real property challenges. GAO analyzed fiscal year 2014 FRPP data, and government-wide guidance issued by OMB and GSA; visited 11 sites held by five civilian agencies with previously known challenges, 5 agency-identified, and 6 previously visited by GAO; and interviewed officials from these 5 agencies and OMB. GAO recommends that GSA, with OMB and federal agencies, assess, analyze, and identify any limitations in how agencies collect and report FRPP data and that OMB expand the National Strategy to include key characteristics. GSA partially concurred with GAOs first recommendation, and OMB partially concurred with both recommendations. GAO continues to believe these actions will improve FRPP and the National Strategy in addressing long-standing management challenges.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 31, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1154415
Entities
People
- Carol Henn
- Crystal Wesco
- David J. Wise
- David Sausville
- Delwen Jones
- Grant Mallie
- Jamarla Edwards
- Jennifer Dubord
- Kelly Rubin
- Malika Rice
- Matthew Volt
- Melinda Cordero
- Ross Gauthier
- Terence Lam
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office