GAO found that: (1) the AID IRM program attempts to provide quality information to support agency operations and fulfill reporting requirements; (2) the AID management framework is inadequate to support an effective IRM program; (3) both the Senior AID IRM Official and IRM Director lack the proper authority to enforce agencywide IRM compliance, and are constrained in meeting IRM objectives; (4) problems that inhibit AID from implementing a quality IRM program include a lack of a specific agency strategic mission, inadequate planning process links to agency business plans and user input, a budget process separate from IRM plan initiatives, and IRM initiatives that are not coordinated to assist in implementing IRM goals; (5) AID policies and standards are outdated, inadequate, and not centrally managed, and lack controls, accountability and training to ensure implementation of IRM initiatives; (6) AID managers have a lack of understanding regarding the purpose or benefits of IRM; (7) information management has received a low priority, resulting in poor data administration and failure to identify information requirements and technology needs; and (8) AID has made progress in acquiring information technology, but the lack of IRM initiatives and identification of information requirements creates questions about its ability to meet its information needs.