IT Systems Annual Assessment: DOD Should Improve IT Fraud Risk Management Practices

What GAO Found To meet its mission to protect the security of our nation and provide warfighters the assets they need, the Department of Defense (DOD) relies heavily on the use of information technology (IT). According to DOD’s Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), the department planned to spend $10.3 billion on the 18 major IT business programs from fiscal years (FY) 2024 through 2026. The four largest programs account for 50 percent of the planned spending (see figure).