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Government Contracts Cost and Pricing: The Truth in Negotiations Act, or Whatever the Kids Are Calling It These Days (Part 3)

Government Contracts & Investigations

14] DCAA’s risk assessment is based on discussions with the contracting officer, the price negotiation memorandum (PNM), the contractor’s audit history (permanent file), publicly available information, and information obtained from the contractor. [15] Implement policies, procedures, and internal controls.

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Mastering Inflation: Navigating Fixed-Price Economic Price Adjustments in Government Contracts

Capital Edge Consulting

Labor is among the largest contract cost recorded to Government contracts. In many cases, they are the most significant; therefore, the Government invests significant efforts to monitoring these costs and auditing them. The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls.

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What Are The Cost Accounting Standards?

Capital Edge Consulting

In government contracting, maintaining a DCAA-approved accounting system is crucial. The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) enforces strict guidelines to ensure that contractors accounting systems meet the standards required for compliance. Importance of maintaining compliance with DCAA for government contracts.

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What new White House guidance on grants means for agencies that hand them out

Federal News Network

And government contractors will sometimes participate in the federal grant space, either as contractors or as recipients or sub recipients. And increasingly, the federal grant in assistance space is becoming subject to more requirements that start to look like government contracts. So there’s a lot of money.

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Mastering Accounting for Unallowable Costs: A Guide to CAS 405 Compliance

Public Contracting Institute

Introduction to CAS 405 and Unallowable Costs In the complex world of government contracting, understanding and properly accounting for unallowable costs as per Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) 405 is crucial for success. Let’s dive into the intricacies of CAS 405 and explore how proper compliance can benefit your organization.

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Retired four-star admiral faces 30 years in prison on bribery charges

Federal News Network

62-year-old Robert Burke, a retired four-star admiral, is facing up to 30 years in prison for an alleged scheme to steer a government contract to a company in exchange for future employment. The PRAC report details resources, reports, and other documents agencies can refer to as they further develop their funding programs.

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The Cost Corner: Government Contracts Cost and Pricing – Compensation for Personal Services (Part I)

Government Contracts & Investigations

9] Costs of compensation established under covered labor-management agreements are deemed reasonable unless the costs are “unwarranted” by the character and circumstances of the work or “discriminatory” against the Government. [10] Manos, Government Contract Cost & Pricing § 13:3 (2023). [24] DCAA, DCAM ¶ 6-413.1.c.

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