The Anti-Deficiency Act is not something that Government contractors need to worry about but contractors, subcontractors, and grantees have most certainly heard of it and perhaps have felt the impact of it. Government shutdowns and the potential for shutdowns have brought the Anti-Deficiency Act to light. The inability to obligate and spend money has affected the awarding of contracts and grants and modifications and extensions.
New Regulation Formalizes Ombudsman Practice and Identity for IDIQ Contracts
An ‘ombudsman’ is an official charged with addressing and/or investigating the interests of individuals’ or companies’