Recommendations
GAO is making three recommendations, including that HHS update procedures for SNS reviews and manage risks associated with inventory gaps. HHS concurred with GAO's recommendations.
Recommendations for Executive Action
Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response should update procedures for how SNS reviews will be conducted in accordance with statutory requirements, including a description of the roles and responsibilities of its interagency partners in the development of the SNS reviews. (Recommendation 1.) |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response should develop and document an approach—whether through the standard operating procedures for the SNS reviews or some other mechanism—for ensuring that MCMs under consideration for SNS procurement receive the same consideration regardless of whether they received development funding from BARDA, in accordance with statutory requirements. (Recommendation 2.) |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response | The Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response should develop and document an approach for regularly managing the risks associated with the gaps between SNS MCM inventory levels and recommended quantities. Such an approach, which could occur as part of the SNS reviews, should clearly prioritize risks, track progress made in addressing the risks, and estimate resources needed to address risks. This approach should involve communicating this information to key decision makers, including Congress. (Recommendation 3.) |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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