DHS Annual Assessment: Dynamic Environment Affects Efforts to Manage Acquisition Risks
What GAO Found The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components spend billions annually on programs to acquire systems and capabilities that support national security. In fiscal year (FY) 2025, GAO reviewed 27 DHS major acquisition programs—generally, those with total costs over $300 million. To support timely delivery of capabilities and minimize cost growth, DHS policy requires programs to get DHS approval for their baseline cost, schedule, and performance goals. Of the 27 programs reviewed, 19 had received this approval while the other 8 had not yet reached the stage where this was required. As of September 30, 2025, 15 of the 19 programs had revised their baseline goals.
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What GAO Found The U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its components spend billions annually on programs to acquire systems and capabilities that support national security.
In fiscal year (FY) 2025, GAO reviewed 27 DHS major acquisition programs—generally, those with total costs over $300 million.
To support timely delivery of capabilities and minimize cost growth, DHS policy requires programs to get DHS approval for their baseline cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Of the 27 programs reviewed, 19 had received this approval while the other 8 had not yet reached the stage where this was required.
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