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Continuity of Operations: Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies
Title: Continuity of Operations: Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies
Date: April 28, 2005
Author: Linda D. Koontz
Institution: Government Accountability Office
Bibliographic Entry: Linda D. Koontz. Continuity of Operations: Agency Plans Have Improved, but Better Oversight Could Assist Agencies in Preparing for Emergencies. Government Accountability Office, April 28, 2005.
Electronic Link: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d05619t.pdf
Key Words: Identify; Validate; Agencies; Plans; Telework; Emergencies; Shortcomings; Functions; Operations
Summary of Key Issues, Points, Conclusions:
This report summarizes to what extent major federal agencies used sound practices to identify and validate their essential functions, agencies had made progress in improving compliance with the guidance outlined in FPC 65 since our 2002 review and finally, agency continuity of operations plans addressed the use of telework arrangements (in which work is performed at an employee’s home or at a work location other than a traditional office) during emergencies. Recommendations were made to improve shortcomings.
Name of Researcher: Josh Calcote
Institution: Integrative Center for Homeland Security
Date: 10/05/2005