| Publisher | Government Accountability Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 926.7KB PDF | Date added | 30 Apr 2003 |
| Topics | Procurement and Sourcing, Performance Budgeting and Management, Human Capital Management | ||
| Downloads | 239 | ||
The federal government, comprised of more than 60 agencies and nearly 1.7 million civilian workers, acquires most of its goods and services through contracts. Recent changes in what the government buys, its contracting approaches and methods, and its acquisition workforce have combined to create a dynamic acquisition environment. The goal of this paper is to identify for Congress, the administration, and accountability organizations those procurement-related trends and challenges that may affect federal agencies. Specifically, GAO analyzed recent federal procurement patterns, the use of various procurement methods, and changes in the acquisition workforce.
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