Federal Bureau of Investigation's Management of Information Technology Investments : Audit Report

Following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the FBI made it clear that prevention of terrorism is the top priority of the FBI. Effective use of info. technology (IT) is crucial to the FBI's ability to meet this priority as well as its other responsibilities. However, reviews have found major weaknesses associated with the FBI's IT. The FBI has listed upgrading its IT as one of its top 10 priorities. In Congressional testimony, the FBI acknowledged that its IT infrastructure is severely outdated. This audit: determined whether the FBI was effectively managing its IT investments; & assesses the FBI's IT-related strategic planning & performance measurement activities. Also examined the FBI's efforts to develop enterprise architecture & project mgmt. capabilities.Leonard, Barry is the author of 'Federal Bureau of Investigation's Management of Information Technology Investments : Audit Report', published 2003 under ISBN 9780756732905 and ISBN 0756732905.