The execution of defense programs have been secured with transparency, credibility and predictability by the law of the defense program since the establishment of the new Defense Acquisition Program Administration.
Main policies of defense program criticized by transparency arguments due to the closed decision-making process have been changed to be discussed and controlled by Defense Acquisition Program Executive Committee, which involves external expert participation.
Commission 3 ombudsmen as external experts recommended by a non-profit civilian organization can survey the civil appeals fairly and thereby suggest corrective action to the commissioner as necessary.
Due to the closeness of defense program, there was a lack of consistency and responsibility in the decision of major policies. But it is now disclosed through legal formalities and policy accountability in major policy decision process.
All defense industrial personnel is required to sign off the Integrity Pact and any non-compliance may result in legal consequences. The Voluntary Clinic Audit system, one of its first kinds in the Korean government, provides the Project Managers(PM) with an in advance customized audit and inspection service to prevent any legal or budgetary problems during the program.
