Better Planning and Funding Approach Needed for Military Medical Facilities Construction and Modernization Projects in Germany

Gao ID: HRD-82-130 September 30, 1982

GAO reported on the condition of military medical facilities in Europe as well as plans for their renovation and replacement.

GAO believes that the recent emphasis placed on European construction projects, together with significantly higher funding provide the Army with an opportunity to correct deficiencies, eliminate past inadequacies in facility geographic distribution, and consider construction alternatives. GAO found that consolidation of facilities in some military communities appears to be a cost-effective way to improve the quality of care. To justify and plan proposed projects, the Army needs information on the condition of existing facilities and guidance as to the optimum size and location of medical facilities. GAO also found that improvements are needed in the ways related maintenance and repair costs are estimated and total project costs are funded. Maintenance and repair estimates associated with the project are not always based on a detailed analysis of all deficiencies, with the result that Congress is not provided with complete cost information.

Recommendations

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