There have been so many ‘rent-a-vet’ schemes uncovered and prosecuted lately that we’re surprised that companies continue to think the risks are low enough that they won’t get caught. In fact, uncovering ‘rent-a-vet’ schemes seems to be one of the easiest contract frauds to detect. Its like picking the “low-hanging fruit” as one former auditor would often quip.
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’