GAO: Five MDA Programs At Risk For Delays, Inefficiencies

By John Liang / July 19, 2012 at 8:21 PM
Five Missile Defense Agency programs run the risk of incurring delays and inefficiencies because their schedules do not meet best practices, the Government Accountability Office says in a new report. "These results are significant because a reliable schedule is one key factor that indicates a program is likely to achieve its planned outcomes," the GAO report, addressed to MDA Director Lt. Gen. Patrick O'Reilly, states. "Our analysis suggests that estimated time frames and costs of these programs are either not...

Not a subscriber? Sign up for 30 days free access to exclusive, behind-the-scenes reporting on defense policy and procurement.

Log in to access this content.