Summary of DoD Year 2000 Audit and Inspection Reports II

Introduction. This report summarizes 43 audit and inspection reports, memorandums, and briefings pertaining to DoD organizations and their year 2000 conversion progress. The reports were issued from October 1998 through February 1999. Results. Year 2000 conversion problems were identified within the...

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Main Authors: Gimble, Thomas F, Brannin, Patricia A, Ugone, Mary L, Hutchinson, James W, Harris, Timothy J
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Administration and Management
AUDITING
COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS
DEFENSE PLANNING
DEMILITARIZATION
EMERGENCIES
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
LOGISTICS PLANNING
LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Mfg & Industrial Eng & Control of Product Sys
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE
VISUAL INSPECTION
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Summary:Introduction. This report summarizes 43 audit and inspection reports, memorandums, and briefings pertaining to DoD organizations and their year 2000 conversion progress. The reports were issued from October 1998 through February 1999. Results. Year 2000 conversion problems were identified within the following areas: oversight (6 reports); reporting (10 reports); assessment (9 reports) * resources (6 reports); interfaces (10 reports); prioritization (3 reports); testing (15 reports); contingency and continuity of operations planning (23 reports); contracts (6 reports); infrastructure (6 reports) The DoD has made significant progress in addressing year 2000 issues and problems, especially in the last few months. Specifically, DoD has reported a substantial increase in the percentage of compliant mission-critical systems and systems that completed the renovation, validation and implementation phases. In addition, various organizations and functional proponents are taking extra steps to ensure that thier respective systems will be year 2000 compliant and core processes will continue to operate after December 31, 1999. However, audit results indicate that DoD must continue its aggressive action to ensure that adequate testing is conducted and realistic contingency plans are developed to mitigate year 2000 risks. Other issues that continue to challenge DoD include a significant remaining number of noncompliant mission-critical systems, including systems for such sensitive areas as force management and chemical demilitarization; host nation support; supplier outreach; and mainframe computer compliance.