The latest GAO report on Pentagon IT programs highlights ongoing issues with 24 major projects that are set to consume $10.9 billion. The report indicates that 14 of these projects have experienced changes in costs or timelines, with several increasing costs significantly and facing substantial delays. Only a fraction of programs are using recommended Agile development practices, and performance metrics reporting remains inadequate. While some cybersecurity improvements have been made, issues still persist in having approved strategies for critical IT systems. Overall, the report underscores a need for comprehensive reforms within the Department of Defense's IT initiatives.
US government auditors have been attempting to improve the Pentagon's IT programs for years, but reports indicate it remains a challenging task.
The Department of Defense plans to allocate $10.9 billion to its IT business programs but continues to struggle with delays and budget overruns.
Out of 24 IT projects, only 19 produced operational software, with some failing to report essential metrics for performance evaluation.
Despite some improvements in cybersecurity, two of the major IT programs still lack an approved cybersecurity strategy, indicating persistent vulnerabilities.
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