FDA’s Janus Database Among Projects Stuck In Agency’s IT Quagmire
Executive Summary
GAO finds many FDA IT initiatives stuck mid-stage in confusion. The report, prepared at the request of House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, urges the agency to develop a better tracking and assessment system.
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