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 123STA T . 1 7 32 PUBLIC LA W 111 – 23 —M A Y 22, 2 0 0 9(D)forsuchmaj or we a p o n s y s t ems that ha v ee x per i- ence d the hi g hest rate of growth in operating and support costs , assess the factors contri b uting to such growth ( E ) assess measures ta k en by the Department of Defense to reduce operating and support costs for major weapon systems; and ( F ) make such recommendations as the C omptro l ler G eneral considers appropriate . (b) REVI E WOF FI NA N C IA LI NFO RM A T ION RELATIN G TO M A J OR DEFEN S E A C QU ISITION P ROGRAMS. — ( 1 ) REVIEW.— T he Comptroller General of the U nited S tates shall perform a review of weaknesses in operations affecting the reliability of financial information on the systems and assets tobeac q uired under major defense acquisition programs. ( 2 ) ELEMENTS.—The review required under paragraph (1) shall— (A) identify any weaknesses in operations under major defense acquisition programs that hinder the capacity to assemble reliable financial information on the systems and assets to be acquired under such programs in accordance with applicable accounting standards; ( B ) identify any mechanisms developed by the Depart- ment of Defense to address weaknesses in operations under major defense acquisition programs identified pursuant to subparagraph (A); and (C) assess the implementation of the mechanisms set forth pursuant to subparagraph (B), including— (i) the actions taken, or planned to be taken, to implement such mechanisms; (ii) the schedule for carrying out such mechanisms; and (iii) the metrics, if any, instituted to assess progress in carrying out such mechanisms. ( 3 ) CONSULTATION.—In performing the review required by paragraph (1), the Comptroller General shall seek and consider input from each of the following (A) The Chief Management O fficer of the Department of Defense. (B) The Chief Management Officer of the Department of the Army. (C) The Chief Management Officer of the Department of the N avy. (D) The Chief Management Officer of the Department of the Air Force. ( 4 )RE P ORT.—Not later than one year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General shall submit