Federal Real Property: Proposed Civilian Board Could Address Disposal of Unneeded Facilities

Abstract

The federal government holds more than 45,000 underutilized properties that cost nearly $1.7 billion annually to operate, yet significant obstacles impede efforts to close, consolidate, or find other uses for these properties. GAO has designated federal real property management as a high-risk area, in part because of the number and cost of these properties. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is responsible for reviewing federal agencies progress in real property management. In 2007, GAO recommended that OMB assist agencies by developing an action plan to address key obstacles associated with decisions related to unneeded real property, including stakeholder influences. In May 2011, the administration proposed legislation, referred to as the Civilian Property Realignment Act (CPRA), to, among other things, establish a legislative framework for disposing of and consolidating civilian real property and that could help limit stakeholder influences in real property decision making.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 09, 2011
Accession Number
AD1174016

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  • Brian J. Lepore
  • David J. Wise

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Human Systems

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