DOD Competitive Sourcing: Questions About Goals, Pace, and Risks of Key Reform Initiative

摘要

The Department of Defense (DOD) is using competitive sourcing through the Office of Management and Budget (0MB) Circular A-76 process as a means of realizing an estimated $6 billion savings in support costs between fiscal year 1997 and 2003, with over $2 billion savings expected annually thereafter. You asked that we review the program's progress Wi an emphasis on the likelihood that it will achieve the estimated savings. Specifically, we (1) identified the competition and savings goals, (2) assessed the accuracy of the savings estimates provided to Congress, and (3) evaluated the adequacy of planning to support the overall progra Our scope and methodology are included in appendix I. Under A-76, agencies conduct public/private competitions to determine whether the public or private sector will perform selected activities and functions. In conducting competitions for functions being performed in-house, agencies carry out studies to review the current organizational structures, staffing, and operating procedures and to determine the most cost-efficient and cost-effective way of performing the functions.