Should the Navy Establish a Centralized Office for the Management of Government-Furnished Property

摘要

The issue of providing government-furnished property (GFP) to major defense contractors, for use in production of Navy hardware, has received considerable attention since 1981 when the House Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security of the Committee on Government Operations held the first of, what was to become, several hearings in regard to DOD's perceived mismanagement of property administration. While Congress made several recommendations over the course of the intervening years, one recurring recommendation was made at the conclusion of each hearing. Congress desired that DOD or the Military Departments establish a central office to coordinate all actions planned and underway for improving management and accountability of GFP. In this thesis the researcher provides a brief history of GFP and the events which have led to criticism of DOD management. Policy for furnishing GFP is reviewed along with the pro's and con's of its usage. The responsibilities of the Government, the contractor, and the government's property administrator are discussed. Organizations already existing in the Air force, Army, Defense Logistics Agency, and the Navy practicing some degree of centralized property management were reviewed as to their organization and methods for providing guidance and assistance to their property administrators.