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FPCD-80-1 1 (1980-01-09)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabacf0001 and id is 1 raw text is: , I I / BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL Report To The Congress OF THE UNITED STATES Military Commissaries: 7-Justification As Fringe Benefit Needed; i-Consolidation Can Reduce 0 Dependence On Appropriations The Congress originally intended that com- missaries be operated only where food is not conveniently available at reasonable prices. The Defense Department defends the large number of commissaries in metropolitan areas today as an economic fringe benefit and a needed recruitment and retention tool. However, Defense has not developed data showing the need for its extensive commis- sary system or the value of the commissary benefit in relation to its cost. GAO recom- mends that Defense determine whether the benefit provided by commissaries is needed and whether commissaries or other programs are the most cost-effective means to meet any demonstrated need. The Congress has repeatedly requested im- provements in commissary operations to re- duce the need for appropriated fund support. Although Defense has made improvements, appropriated support has not been reduced below the level when many improvements were begun. Defense should consolidate its commissary management and rely less on tax- payer support. GAO recommends that the Congress take a number of actions. I FPCD 80-1 *lC~cou 'i JANUARY 9, 1980

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