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GGD-81-43 1 (1981-03-17)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabbqb0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Y-74 UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNiNG OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 GENERAL GOVERNMENT DIVIGION B-201698 MARCH 17, 1981 Mr. H. Stuart Knight Director, U.S. Secret Service Department of the Treasury 114604 Dear Mr. Knight: Subject: TheLS cret Service Has More Computer Capacity Than It NeedsJ(GGD-81-43) We have reviewed the use of computers by the Secret Service to evaluate how effectively these resources are managed and how well they contribute towards the accomplishment of the Service's mission. We made our review at Service Headquarters in Washing- ton, D.C., by analyzing available records, interviewing key personnel and senior management in the data processing and user groups, and conducting limited tests of the Service's computerized information systems. The Service relies heavily on data processing to carry out its protective and law enforcement functions. The capability to store huge volumes of information and retrieve it rapidly is a tremendous asset to the Service. We found, however, that the Service has not adequately defined its data processing requirements and as a result has more computer capacity than necessary. Specifically, the Secret Service has two large high performance computers when one would be sufficient. Service officials we spoke with cited several reasons why two computers are required. However, we could not find any evidence that the Service had determined the necessity of dual computers before acquiring them or had considered and justified the additional cost of the potential benefits for two computers. The rationale used by the Service to explain why it has two computers is based on requirements that are not being met and, in any event, could be satisfied with a single computer. The expected total cost of both computers over their 6-year life is $3.5 million. In view of the signifi- cant dollar savings which could be realized, the Service should move as quickly as possible to reassess its computer equipment needs. (260010) 6/5-277

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