Author: John P. Hutton
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437905765
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Oversight Needed to Improve Complex Service Acquisition Outcomes
Author: John P. Hutton
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437905765
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437905765
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 16
Book Description
Department of Homeland Security
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781719216364
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Oversight Needed to Improve Complex Service Acquisition Outcomes
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781719216364
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Department of Homeland Security: Better Planning and Oversight Needed to Improve Complex Service Acquisition Outcomes
Department of Homeland Security
Author: John P. Hutton
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437905331
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has relied on service acquisitions to meet its expansive mission. In FY 2006, DHS spent $12.7 billion to procure services. To improve service acquisition outcomes, fed. procurement law establishes a preference for a performance-based approach, which focuses on developing measurable outcomes rather than prescribing how contractors should perform services. This report: (1) evaluates the implementation of a performance-based approach in the context of service acquisitions for major, complex investments; and (2) identifies mgmt. challenges that may affect DHS¿s successful acquisitions for major investments, including those using a performance-based approach. Includes recommend. Illus.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437905331
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has relied on service acquisitions to meet its expansive mission. In FY 2006, DHS spent $12.7 billion to procure services. To improve service acquisition outcomes, fed. procurement law establishes a preference for a performance-based approach, which focuses on developing measurable outcomes rather than prescribing how contractors should perform services. This report: (1) evaluates the implementation of a performance-based approach in the context of service acquisitions for major, complex investments; and (2) identifies mgmt. challenges that may affect DHS¿s successful acquisitions for major investments, including those using a performance-based approach. Includes recommend. Illus.
Performance-based Acquisitions
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Letting of contracts
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Letting of contracts
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Department of Homeland Security: Progress and Continuing Concerns with Acquisition Management
Author: John P. Hutton
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437909876
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Since it was created in 2003, the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has obligated billions of dollars annually to meet its expansive homeland security mission. The dept¿s. acquisitions support complex and critical trade, transportation, border security, and information tech. investments. In FY 2007, DHS spent over $12 billion on procurements to meet this mission including spending for complex services and major investments. DHS has made some initial progress in developing its acquisition function since 2003, esp. acquisition planning and oversight for procurement and major acquisitions need improvement. This testimony discusses findings in these areas and is based on a body of work on acquisition mgmt. issues. Includes recommend.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437909876
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Since it was created in 2003, the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has obligated billions of dollars annually to meet its expansive homeland security mission. The dept¿s. acquisitions support complex and critical trade, transportation, border security, and information tech. investments. In FY 2007, DHS spent over $12 billion on procurements to meet this mission including spending for complex services and major investments. DHS has made some initial progress in developing its acquisition function since 2003, esp. acquisition planning and oversight for procurement and major acquisitions need improvement. This testimony discusses findings in these areas and is based on a body of work on acquisition mgmt. issues. Includes recommend.
Improvements Needed in FEMA's Disaster Contract Management
Author: Richard L. Skinner
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437932355
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Assesses the the mgmt. of FEMA¿s disaster contracts; safeguards used against fraud, waste, and abuse; commun. and coordination within FEMA and with other fed. agencies and states regarding disaster contracts; and the extent to which contracting polices and procedures were followed. Most of the contracts reviewed had one or more of the following five issues: Goods and services purchased were either not needed or underutilized; Funds were expended on questionable acquisitions; Establishment of pre-positioned contracts for recurring disaster goods was needed; Acquisition decisions were not adequately documented; and Monitoring of contractor performance needs improvement. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437932355
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Assesses the the mgmt. of FEMA¿s disaster contracts; safeguards used against fraud, waste, and abuse; commun. and coordination within FEMA and with other fed. agencies and states regarding disaster contracts; and the extent to which contracting polices and procedures were followed. Most of the contracts reviewed had one or more of the following five issues: Goods and services purchased were either not needed or underutilized; Funds were expended on questionable acquisitions; Establishment of pre-positioned contracts for recurring disaster goods was needed; Acquisition decisions were not adequately documented; and Monitoring of contractor performance needs improvement. Illustrations. This is a print on demand report.
Department of Homeland Security
Author: John P. Hutton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Department of Homeland Security: Progress Made in Implementation and Transformation of Mgmt. Functions, But More Work Remains
Author: Cathleen A. Berrick
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437940668
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Since 2003, the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has been a designated as high risk because DHS had to transform 22 agencies into one dept., and failure to effectively address its mission and mgmt. risks could have serious consequences for national and economic security. This high-risk area includes: challenges in mgmt. functional areas, including acquisition, IT, financial, and human capital mgmt.; the impact of those challenges on mission implementation; and mgmt. integration. This testimony discusses DHS's progress and actions remaining in: (1) implementing its mgmt. functions; (2) integrating those functions and strengthening performance measurement; and (3) addressing the high-risk designation. Illustrations.
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437940668
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Since 2003, the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has been a designated as high risk because DHS had to transform 22 agencies into one dept., and failure to effectively address its mission and mgmt. risks could have serious consequences for national and economic security. This high-risk area includes: challenges in mgmt. functional areas, including acquisition, IT, financial, and human capital mgmt.; the impact of those challenges on mission implementation; and mgmt. integration. This testimony discusses DHS's progress and actions remaining in: (1) implementing its mgmt. functions; (2) integrating those functions and strengthening performance measurement; and (3) addressing the high-risk designation. Illustrations.
Secure Border Initiative: DHS Has Faced Challenges Deploying Technology and Fencing Along the Southwest Border
Author: Richard M. Stana
Publisher: DIANE Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1437933149
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1437933149
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 17
Book Description
Waste, Abuse and Mismanagement
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Homeland Security. Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description