Wynne Orders Science Board Review of Acquisition Management Oversight

By Anne Plummer / November 29, 2004 at 5:00 AM
Citing "recent events," acting Pentagon acquisition chief Michael Wynne has asked the Defense Science Board to review whether Defense Department and service acquisition activities are set up to ensure effective oversight of military acquisition decisions. The Pentagon has been roiled in recent months by revelations of improper contract actions by a former Air Force acquisition official, Darleen Druyun, who has admitted to favoring Boeing in multiple contract awards. "Recent events have highlighted a need to review the management and oversight...

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