VA Real Property: Realignment Progressing, But Greater Transparency about Future Priorities Is NeededThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has undertaken various planning efforts to realign its real property portfolio, including the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services, creation of a 5-year capital plan, and its newest effort, the Strategic Capital Investment Planning process. Through these efforts, VA has identified numerous real property priorities it believes should be completed if the agency's facilities are to meet veterans' needs for services now and in the future. This report addresses the extent to which VA's capital planning efforts: (1) have resulted in changes to its real property portfolio; and (2) follow leading practices and provide information for informed decision making. Includes recommend. Illus. This is a print on demand report. |
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