GAO Testimony on Clearance Reform

The GAO has issued a report summarizing recent testimony before Congress on the status of security clearance reforms and Department of Defense clearance procedures, in particular.

There is not much new here, but what’s written is a helpful reminder of some of the ongoing challenges and initial attempts at reform, such as a multi-agency federal coordinating body, whose initial report is due to the President on April 30.

The GAO’s testimony highlighted that security clearance delays continue to add to costs and risks, as industry personnel often cannot begin work promptly or work on classified matters with outdated clearances.

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