DOD Personnel Clearances: Government Plan Addresses Some Longstanding Problems with DOD's Program, But Concerns Remain

Abstract

We are encouraged by the level of commitment demonstrated by OMB in overseeing the preparation of the government plan for addressing problems in the personnel security clearance process. The plan represents an important step toward addressing some long-standing concerns GAO has raised in this area. It includes some elements that a comprehensive strategic plan should contain, such as metrics that will be used to monitor the timeliness of the security clearance process governmentwide. However, the plan provides few details on other features that GAO looks for in a comprehensive strategic plan. For example, in some cases, the plan does not provide details on discrete actions the government would take or their projected completion dates. In addition, the plan does not always include details on the resources required to accomplish the plans objectives. Finally, the plan does not describe potential risks or mitigation plans to address potential risks.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 09, 2005
Accession Number
AD1167215

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  • Derek B. Stewart

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Accountability
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  • Counterterrorism
  • Department Of Defense
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  • Homeland Security
  • Management Personnel
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  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • President (United States)
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  • United States Government

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