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LCD-80-86 1 (1980-07-15)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabatg0001 and id is 1 raw text is: UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 LOGISTICS AND COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION B-199188 JULY 15, 1980 The Honorable R. G. Freeman III Administrator of General Services Dear Mr. Freeman: Subject: ,,GSA's Supply Depot Operations Can Be Improved1111 (LCD-80-86) We have completed our study of the receipt, storage, and issue of material at selected supply distribution facilities. While the logistical functions were generally well managed, we found that improvements were needed in the --accuracy of stock locator systems, --management controls over shelf life material, and --security and housekeeping controls. The General Services Administration (GSA) stocks approxi- mately 20,000 supply items, valued at $217 million, at 16 wholesale depots around the country. Our work was done at the supply depots in Auburn, Washington; Franconia, Virginia; and Kansas City, Missouri. The three depots store material valued at $52 million, or 24 percent of the total inventory. We identified deficiencies at the Franconia and Kansas City depots, but we did not find similar deficiencies at the Auburn depot. STOCK LOCATOR RECORDS ARE NOT ACCURATE Locator error rates at the Franconia and Kansas City depots exceeded acceptable levels. Inaccurate locator records can cause adverse effects--if stock exists but is not on the locator records, unneeded stock may be purchased and if stock is on the locator record but does not physically exist, cus- toner needs may not be satisfied in a timely manner. 112762 (943064)

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