We’ve been discussing some of the recommendations coming out of the Section 809 Panel for the past few days and we want to continue in that vein by highlighting another recommendation for re-making DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) into a vital component of the Defense acquisition process. This one deals with the timeliness of audits, or the timeliness any any advisory services provided by DCAA.
Source: PNWC’s Government Contracting Update: Statutory Due Dates for DCAA Audits – A Recommendation
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’