DOD Real Property: Actions Needed to Improve Oversight of Underutilized and Excess Facilities

The Department of Defense (DOD) oversees one of the largest real property portfolios in the federal government, but challenges persist in managing underutilized and excess facilities. Inconsistent reporting across military branches has led to unreliable data, making it difficult to optimize real estate use. Some installations struggle with aging buildings that are costly to maintain, while others rely on temporary structures to meet immediate needs. Without better accountability and risk management, DOD risks wasting resources on inefficient properties instead of streamlining its infrastructure to support mission readiness.