Enhancing Cross-Cultural Collaboration between DoD and VA

Abstract

The United States Government is facing an enormous budget deficit of over $1 trillion for a third straight year, and the call to streamline and cut spending is resonating. The need to improve performance and increase efficiency has forged an even greater effort to improve the relationship between the two largest government agencies: the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, after decades of collaboration between the DoD and the VA there remain significant challenges that need to be overcome to improve the partnership. Some of these challenges include a lack of unity of effort that would synchronize the organizations' diverse cultures, insufficient programs and policy implementation, inadequate oversight and accountability, and duplicative programs. This paper examines current DoD and VA collaboration efforts; reviews existing policies, procedures, and legislation; and identifies factors that may have impeded the collaboration process. The paper concludes by offering recommendations for a better future.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 27, 2012
Accession Number
ADA592710

Entities

People

  • Patrick W. Picardo

Organizations

  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

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  • Air Force
  • Brain Injuries
  • Business Administration
  • Casualties
  • Department Of Defense
  • Health Services
  • Information Systems
  • Interagency Coordination
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • War Colleges

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