Chief Acquisition Officers: Appointments Generally Conform to Legislative Requirements, but Agencies Need to Clearly Define Roles and Responsibilities

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By William T. Woods (au)
Year: 2012
Pages: 37
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-3711-1

Product Code: 1457837110

Description

Federal agencies spent more than half a trillion dollars in FY 2011 through contracts to acquire goods and services in support of their missions, but have historically faced significant acquisition mngt. challenges preventing them from getting the best return on their investments. The Services Acquisition Reform Act of 2003 (SARA) legislation requires 16 federal civilian agencies to appoint a Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO) to advise and assist agency leadership to help ensure that the agencyäó»s mission is achieved through the management of its acquisition activities. This report examined: (1) how agencies have filled the CAO position; (2) the extent to which CAOs are involved in performing the acquisition management functions set forth in the SARA legislation and Office of Mngt. and Budget (OMB) guidance; and (3) what challenges, if any, agency CAOs report in fulfilling their responsibilities. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.

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