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CED-81-114 1 (1981-06-29)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabcci0001 and id is 1 raw text is: 411570_ BY THE US. GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Report To The Secretary Of Transportation The Federal Aviation Administration Can Improve The Operation Of Its General Aviation District Offices General aviation accidents and fatalities have been declining, but there is still room for im- provement, particularly in preventing pleasu re-H flying accidents. Lack of inspectors or failure to use them more efficiently has resulted in 115702 deficiencies in certain inspection and monitor- ing activities and educational efforts aimed at pleasure flyers and others. The Federal Aviation Administration has recognized its staffing problems and has recently hired additional inspectors. It also plans to use office automation equipment to increase inspector productivity. GAO could not determine if these steps will solve FAA's staffing problems because FAA has not ade- quately identified its specific staffing needs or the extent to which the automation equipment will increase productivity. To adequately determine its staffing needs, FAA should develop a work force planning process based on district office objectives, work tasks, and up-to-date staffing standards. GAO also recommends other ways to im-. prove district office operations. 00 CED-81-114 CCOU1 JUNE 29, 1981