Information Management: Information Technology Utilization by the Federal Government - Government Accountability Office (GAO) report

Information Management: Information Technology Utilization by the Federal Government - GAO Report

Date:	June 12, 1989
Report No.:	T-IMTEC-89-9
Pages:	9
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Subjects: Agency missions Congressional oversight Cost overruns Federal procurement Information management Information resources management Information systems Systems design Systems evaluation Systems management Army Civilian Personnel System Navy Standard Automated Financial System NORAD Communications System Segment Replacement Program Office of Management and Budget Summary: GAO discussed the federal government's utilization of information technology. GAO found that: (1) federal agencies were experiencing numerous problems in acquiring and developing the information systems necessary to manage government operations; (2) many systems do not work as planned and have experienced cost overruns and schedule delays; and (3) agencies do not clearly define their needs, consider alternative approaches, or adequately involve top management in system development. GAO believes that: (1) top agency management must become knowledgeable and involved with the decisions being made to satisfy agency information management needs; (2) Congress should review the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs' coordination and evaluation of agency information practices; and (3) Congress should continue to encourage effective information management.