Contract performance by industry

Article Abstract:

The US government used to manufacture most of its own armaments, but beginning with WWII and the Korean War, private industry became more important to defense procurement. A 1963 article on defense procurement is presented to show the evolution of thinking on the issue of outsourcing.

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"...plus ca change, plus ca la meme chose" or "the more things change, the more they stay the same."(Letter to the Editor)

Article Abstract:

Woodrow W. Storey's 1963 article "Contract Peformance by Industry," reprinted in the Spring 2001 issue, shows how the desire to protect the taxpayer from being ripped off by unethical defense contractors remains a central theme of government financial management after almost 40 years.

Public Finance Activities, National Government Finance, Letter to the Editor

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Trust as control in competitive sourcing; how "trust" can make your outsourcing and privatization efforts more effective

Article Abstract:

The Dept. of Defense is under political pressure to privatize more and more of its functions, leading to an increased use of competitive outsourcing. Outsourcing guidelines for government accountants and Defense Dept. employees involved in defense procurement are presented.

Privatization, Privatization (Business), United States. Department of Defense

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