Federal Real Property: Most Public Benefit Conveyances Used as Intended, but Opportunities Exist to Enhance Federal Oversight
Abstract
Under the public benefit conveyance (PBC) program, state or local governments and certain nonprofits can obtain surplus real property for public uses. The General Services Administration (GSA) has responsibility for the program but has delegated authority to the Department of Defense (DOD) for properties disposed of as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. Several sponsoring agencies ensure that properties are used as agreed to by grantees. GAO (1) determined the number, types, and locations of PBC properties disposed of in fiscal years 2000 through 2004, (2) assessed efforts to ensure that the properties are used as agreed to, and (3) identified any challenges facing agencies and grantees. GAO recommends that GSA coordinate with DOD and sponsoring agencies to (1) ensure that data on PBC properties are reliable and consistent, (2) consider developing uniform standards and guidance, and (3) address various challenges facing agencies and grantees. GAO also recommends that sponsoring agencies ensure that their compliance monitoring policies are followed. GSA, HHS, HUD, and Education generally concurred with the recommendations directed to them. HHS and HUD questioned the practicality of uniform standards and guidance for diverse properties.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- AD1177461
Entities
People
- Carol Anderson-guthrie
- Claudine Pauselli
- David Sausville
- Kelly Slade
- Kim Michaels
- Lindsay Bach
- Mark L. Goldstein
- Susan Michal-smith
- Tonnye Conner-white
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office