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February 1, 2003

LONG TIME COMING

*The Defense Travel System schedule has strayed from the original plan.*
1994	Travel reengineering task force set up
1995	DTS project office set up
1997	Original deadline to award IT contract
1998	Original deadline to have system in use at Midwest sites IT contract awarded to TRW
1999	Original deadline to begin bringing more sites online IT glitches stall implementation
2000	DTS Limited software available
2001	Original deadline to have entire system in use Defense restructures contract Defense IG recommends funding be suspended Defense comptroller orders review Secretary gives project go-ahead
2003	First performance milestone in restructured contract
2006	DTS projected to be in use worldwide
* Source: Defense Department and staff reports

MOUNTING COSTS

Defense has spent $190 million to launch the Defense Travel System, and costs could exceed $485 million by the time it's in place. The project was to be funded through fees, which haven't materialized.

**EXPENDITURES (MILLIONS)**
1998	$20.3
1999	22.4
2000	14.7
2001	51.9
2002	81.2
2003	84.2*
2004	69.3*
2005	46.6*
2006	47.4*
2007	48.4*
Total	$486.4*
* estimates
Source: Defense Department and staff reports

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Defense Inspector General's report:
"Allegations to the Defense Hotline on the Management of the Defense Travel System (D-2002-124) by DoD Office of the Inspector General"
Official Web site: www.defensetravel.com
Office of the Secretary of Defense memo: www.dtic.mil/travelink/docs/osdltr71701.html

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