John P. Hutton
Published: 2011-04
Total Pages: 41
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The DoD relies on contractors to perform myriad functions, which can offer benefits and flexibility for DoD. Reliance on contractors to support core missions, however, can place the government at risk of transferring government responsibilities to contractors. In April 2009, the Secretary of Defense announced his intent to reduce DoD's reliance on contractors. In 2008, the DoD was required compile an annual inventory of the number of contractor employees working and the functions and activities they performed. This report assessed: (1) the approaches DoD used to compile the FY 2009 inventories and how the approaches have changed; and (2) how the inventories have been reviewed and used to inform workforce decisions. A print on demand report.