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B-115369 1 (1974-05-16)

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               COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
                        WASHINGTON, D.C. 20540


 B-115369                                      myg 16 1974

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HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES:

     We have prepared a report to the Congress on the emphasis
needed on the G  =menm t ! s-efforts,,to.-s.tandardize  dat-a ,elements
and codes for computer systems. We think you will find this
report o interest, and we are enclosing a copy for your in-
formation and use.

     The report contains recommendations regarding the need for
more attention toward the development and use of data standards
which could help reduce the high costs of collecting, processing,
and disseminating data to Federal agencies. The report suggests
that each agency incorporate Federal data standards when design-
ing new systems and/or redesigning old ones. Also, each agency
needs to

     --identify agency needs in those areas where data standards
       would be most beneficial,

     --accept responsibility for developing data standards in
       areas which they have an interest in, and

     --support and cooperate with the Department of Commerce in
       the Government-wide program for data element standard-
       ization.

     We shall be pleased to provide additional information about
our report if desired.




                              Comptroller General

                              of the United States

Enclosure

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