Non-Federal Computer Acquisition Practices Provide Useful Information for Streamlining Federal Methods.

Abstract

GAO's study of 18 non-Federal organizations showed that their managers are committed to using the computer effectively as a tool for achieving business goals. Their strategies and plans provide a framework and operational direction for computer acquisitions. Their practices and procedures are understood, followed, and consonant with normal business practices. GAO found that the 18 organizations studied normally completed computer equipment acquisitions in under a year. This study discusses their practices and procedures. While GAO does not endorse the specific procurement practices, we believe Federal agencies should consider using the other practices to streamline their acquisition processes within the context of current laws and regulations. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 02, 1981
Accession Number
ADA108543

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Application Software
  • Business Administration
  • California
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computer Science
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Data Processing
  • Information Processing
  • Information Systems
  • Mainframe Computers
  • New York
  • Procurement
  • Software Development
  • Standards

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Systems Analysis and Design