Author: | Tyson, T. N. |
Title: | A government cost control program for private industry. |
Journal: | Management Accounting (New York)
1988 : JUL, VOL. 70:1, p. 55-58 |
Index terms: | COST CONTROL PRIVATE SECTOR GOVERNMENT |
Language: | eng |
Abstract: | Review of the cost control programme adopted by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). OMB circular No. A-76 studies and factors. Application at U.S. Army post at Fort Drum, New York and conversion of base activities to direct contract. Cost comparisons and need to maintain employee morale during cost reductions. Various classes of costs. Results of competition between in-house and private concerns conducted by Department of Defence. Two Figures accompany the study. |
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