Reports to Congress Relative to Major Weapon Systems Acquisition: Their Impact on the Acquisition Process

Abstract

This thesis examines the recurring Congressional report requirements for Defense weapon systems and how that information is used in Congressional oversight. The study reviews the acquisition and budget processes and addresses the Selected Acquisition Report (SAR), the Unit Cost Report (UCR), and the Acquisition Strategy Report legislated by Congress. The study further examines the use of the report data by Government agencies and presents problems and recommended changes identified by those users. The researcher found that there is no other management reporting system available which presents information in the detail and form as the SAR and UCR. However, that documentation can be improved through correction of inconsistencies, streamlining and automation. The Acquisition Strategy Report is a compliance report to ensure enhanced competition reduces cost and shows no potential expansion through legislation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA176050

Entities

People

  • Virginia L. Wydler

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Automation
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Data Analysis
  • Databases
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Security
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Weapon Systems
  • Word Processors

Readers

  • Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.
  • Systems Analysis and Design