Information Technology: Departments of Defense and Energy Need to Address Potentially Duplicative Investments

Abstract

The federal government spends billions of dollars on information technology (IT) each year, with such investments accounting for at least $79 billion in fiscal year 2011. Given the size of these investments, it is important that federal agencies avoid duplicative investments when possible to ensure the most efficient use of resources. GAO has previously reported on initiatives under way to address potentially duplicative IT investments i.e., investments providing similar functions across the government. GAO was asked to review the extent to which potentially duplicative IT investments exist within three categories at selected agencies (the Departments of Defense (DOD), Energy (DOE), and Homeland Security (DHS)) and actions these agencies are taking to address them. To accomplish this, GAO analyzed budget data on agency IT investments, reviewed agency information related to efforts to address duplication, and interviewed agency officials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA556765

Entities

People

  • Cortland Bradford
  • David A. Powner
  • Javier Irizarry
  • Kevin Walsh
  • Lee Mccracken
  • Shannin O'neill

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Biomedical
  • Cyber
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Business Administration
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Data Centers
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security
  • Information Systems
  • Law
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • United States Government

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