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GAO criticized the services for underestimating offset costs. Why didn the Army include all offset costs when they computed projected savings?

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GAO criticized the services for underestimating offset costs. Why didn the Army include all offset costs when they computed projected savings?

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GAO stated that the total cost of conducting studies should include the cost of in-house personnel that are involved in conducting the study. The Army did not include these costs because the personnel salaries would be accrued whether the study was conducted or not.