Tag Archives: quick look

Do the Oscars Make You Think of Federal Policy? Yeah, Us Too.

Posted on February 23, 2017 by WatchBlog

We think about our reports all the time—even when we watch movies. As a tribute to our single-mindedness, today’s WatchBlog is all about how our work relates to this year’s Oscar-nominated films. So, get some popcorn, put your feet up, … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on February 23, 2017 by WatchBlog | Tagged ASM, DOD, DOE, Europa, EWIS, HHS, HSJ, James Webb Space Telescope, JWST, NASA, NIH, NRE, NSF, Office of National Drug Control Policy, Oscars, quick look, SI, STEM, usda

3, 2, 1…Liftoff of Our 2015 Assessment of NASA’s Major Space Projects!

Posted on April 2, 2015 by gao_watchblog

Each year, we report on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) major projects. Last week, we issued our latest “Quick Look” report, with updates on projects that are expected to cost at least $250 million. This year, 16 projects … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on April 2, 2015 by gao_watchblog | Tagged ASM, Commercial Crew program, Cristina Chaplain, James Webb Telescope, Mars 2020 rover, Mars rover, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Orion, quick look, SLS, Space Launch System | 1 Comment

Our Annual “Quick Look” at DOD’s Weapon Programs

Posted on March 19, 2015 by gao_watchblog

Last week, we issued our annual review of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) major weapon programs. This review assessed 78 programs that will cost a combined $1.4 trillion to acquire. Read on for highlights of our latest DOD “Quick Look” … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 19, 2015 by gao_watchblog | Tagged acquisition, ASM, best practices, defense spending, Department of Defense, DOD, high risk, quick look, weapon acquisitions, weapons | 2 Comments

Controlling Costs for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

Posted on October 10, 2014 by gao_watchblog

From acquisition to operations and maintenance, Department of Defense weapons programs are consistently of interest to the federal government and the public. Since 2000, we have been assessing DOD’s most costly weapons program, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The defense acquisition … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on October 10, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged acquisition, ASM, best practices, budget, cost, cost estimates, DCM, defense, Department of Defense, F-35, joint strike fighter, podcast, quick look, sustainment, weapon systems | 2 Comments

GAO Reports Help NASA Oversee Major Projects

Posted on May 28, 2014 by gao_watchblog

Each year, we produce several reports that look at a variety of topics at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). One of these annual reports is known as the “NASA Quick Look,” which provides an overview of the NASA … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on May 28, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged ASM, budget, cost estimates, exploration, Ground Systems Developmet and Operations, James Webb Space Telescope, JWST, NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Orion, quick look, schedule, SLS, space, Space Launch System, spending | 2 Comments

Podcast on Department of Defense “Quick Look”

Posted on March 31, 2014 by gao_watchblog

Each year, we publish an annual report titled, “Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs,” more commonly referred to as the “Quick Look.” In addition to providing brief summaries of numerous U.S. defense programs, the report provides insights on the Department of … Continue reading →

Image | Posted on March 31, 2014 by gao_watchblog | Tagged acquisition, ASM, defense, Defense Department, Department of Defense, military, Pentagon, podcast, quick look, weapon, weapon systems