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Budgeting for Facilities Maintenance and Repair Activities Report Number 131 (1996) / Chapter Skim
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Pages 28-29

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... The report also identifies structured management techniques and advanced decision support and diagnostic tools that can be used to help minimize facilities maintenance and repair costs. The issue of how to effectively maintain and operate federal facilities, will continue to be a significant concern for federal facilities managers, especially as resources become more limited and facilities age.
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... Lack of an effective M&R program results in the disruption of services when break downs occur and in high penalty costs when minor problems escalate into major repairs as a result of deferred maintenance. The committee hopes that this report will contribute to the development of realistic, long-range M&R programs across federal agencies and facilities that will help protect the investment in and long-term effectiveness of federal facilities.
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