Iraq and Afghanistan continue to be cesspools of Government contracting. Urgent requirements, huge amounts of money, and lax oversight contribute to an endless parade of contractors, subcontractors, and their employees engaged in or accused of fraud, waste, and abuse. Its a feeding frenzy over there. Many workers see what’s going on, notice huge risk/reward imbalances and decide to get a piece of the action.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Another Case of Alleged Contract Fraud in the Middle East
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’