“The Veterans Affairs Department’s acquisition management and the governmentwide security clearance system ranked among some of the 35 federal programs at highest risk for abuse, fraud or mismanagement, according to a congressional auditor.”
“The Government Accountability Office released its biennial high-risk list Wednesday with four significant changes: the additions of VA acquisition and the security clearance process, and the removal of the Defense Department’s supply chain management and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather satellite program.”
“Several technology-focused issues remain on the list, including…” Read the full article here.
Source: GAO Flags VA Buying, Security Clearance Process as High Risk – By Brandi Vincent, March 6, 2019. Nextgov.