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PLRD-83-77 1 (1983-06-06)

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BY THE US, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE




Report To The Secretary Of Defense










Greater Emphasis On Occupant

Responsibilities Can Reduce

Military Family Housing Costs


The m ilitary services need to (1) more effec-
tively hold tenants accountable for damages
to family housing and (2) provide clear
instructions for identifying and collecting for
such damages. Uncertain asto what consti-
tutes abuse and negligence, installation
housing offices have been reluctant to
charge tenants. Consequently, the Govern-
ment absorbs the repair costs.

The services' self-help maintenance pro-
grams have much potential to reduce main-
tenance costs. However, this potential will
not be realized until problems are corrected.

GAO believes that DOD and the services
can deter future occupant damage, increase
self-help program benefits, and substan-
tially reduce housing maintenance costs
without taking unfair advantage of occu-
pants. GAO makes recommendations to
assist DOD and the serviceg-h th ir improve-
ment efforts.


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