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092322 1 (1979-02-13)

handle is hein.gao/gaobacuft0001 and id is 1 raw text is: UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Memorandum January 4, 1979 CG-79-12 TO Heads of Divisions and Offices FROM Comptroller Generalr.44 4 *1 SUBJFTh Briefing on Automatic Data Processing, February 13 There have been a number of recent articles and speeches on what may be loosely called a revolution in the field of data processing and computer tech- nology which is not only altering the cost of data processing but also the application and controls associated with data processing equipment. The attached special report which was contained in the July 1978 issue of Dun's Review is an example, but similar articles have appeared in Fortune, Business Week, and elsewhere. Because data processing is changing so rapidly, I have asked Don Scantlebury to arrange for a briefing on the expanding power, potentialand problems of ADP to give us an opportunity to learn more about these developments, par- ticularly as these trends impact on government, business, and society. These developments can also have a major bearing upon GAO's work. The ten- tative assignment lists of FGMS, also attached, for September, October, and November, reflect to some extent these newer developments and I would hope we could, in our discussion, focus on this listing as well as other work which we have in process or in our future work plans. The all-day briefing session will be in Room 7315, on Tuesday, February 13, 1979. Please mark your calendar and reserve that date. A more detailed pro- gram for the day will be sent to you by mid-January. I suggest that you also arrange to have present your ADP liaison, your deputy, and anyone else whom you think would have a particular interest or responsibility in this area. We would also like to address ourselves to any questions you may have on this subject. Please forward questions you would like to have answered during the briefing to Mr. Walter Anderson in FGMSD-ADP by January 19, 1979. The program format will also permit time for other questions to be discussed as they arise. Mr. George Sotos (Ext. 55040) can provide you any additional information desired. Attachments DISTRIBUTION: Code B 1.2

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