Pentagon workforce reductions proceeded with limited prior analysis, GAO reports
A review found the Defense Department reduced civilian staffing without detailed workforce planning before or after the cuts. Officials agreed that future decisions should incorporate more analysis.
azernews.azThe report examined how the department handled staffing decisions during a period of mandated cuts. It found that officials did not complete required planning documents or assess the effects of the reductions on operations.
Review findings GAO determined that the department lacked data on which positions were eliminated and how the changes affected mission performance. Officials did not track whether critical skills were lost or retained during the process. The department concurred with the recommendation to apply lessons from the reductions to future workforce decisions.
No timeline was provided for implementing those changes. The review covered reductions that took place under statutory workforce caps. It did not identify specific offices or functions most affected by the staffing changes.
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