Government Contracts & Investigations

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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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Government Contracts Legal Forum

JULY 10, 2024

The proposed rule would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) by replacing the phrase “significant deficiency” with the new defined term “material weakness,” to mean “a deficiency or combination of deficiencies in the internal control over information in contractor business systems, such that there is a reasonable possibility (..)

Internal Control 52

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Government Contracts Legal Forum

APRIL 30, 2024

Section 175.105(c) requires recipients to inform the federal agency and the inspector general immediately if there are credible reports that the recipient (or any subrecipient, contractor, subcontractor, or agent of the recipient) has engaged in prohibited activities. 7101 et seq.,

E-procurement 52

E-procurement Thresholds Internal Control Evaluation 52

Whistleblower Network News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

He reported this information to Mark Zuckerberg, Adam Mosseri, and Sheryl Sandberg via email on October 5, 2021. Having to publicize the information themselves would ideally galvanize the platform into introducing features that enable users to better address those harms. “My

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PNWC's Government Contracting Update

DECEMBER 10, 2019

It usually involves the cooperation of management at some level and a breakdown in internal controls designed to keep that from happening. The case involves a subcontractor employee who worked in a sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF). One method is charging hours to something other than is actually being worked.

Internal Control 40

Internal Control Price Contract Management 40

Public Contracting Institute

JANUARY 22, 2024

As a general rule, contractors should not disclose proprietary pricing information to other offerors/competitors during a federal acquisition. Small businesses are explicitly exempt from having to establish a “Business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system.” FAR 3.101-2. FAR 3.103 and FAR 52.203-2.

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Internal Control Price Ethics Government Contracts 52

Whistleblower Network News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Through the SEC Whistleblower Program , qualified whistleblowers, individuals who voluntarily report original information that leads to a successful enforcement action, are entitled to monetary awards of 10-30% of the funds collected in the enforcement action. 3M agreed to pay the SEC $6.5

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NIH NITAAC

MAY 5, 2022

Section 801 provides guidance on the “procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls” that must be followed to assure compliance with defense procurement requirements, particularly for a nondefense agency when it is performing an assisted acquisitions to procure supplies and services on behalf of the DoD.

Internal Control 52

Internal Control Budget Procurement Purchasing 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Government Government Internal Control 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JULY 2, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Contract 52

Contract Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

APRIL 10, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

IT 52

IT Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

MAY 10, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Price 52

Price Government Contracts Government Government 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JUNE 13, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Accountability Internal Control Distribution 52

Capital Edge Consulting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Capital Edge Consulting

MARCH 20, 2024

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. DCAA Floor Check Interview Objectives There are many floor check questions that the DCAA auditor may ask an employee. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

Accountability 52

Accountability Internal Control Distribution Consulting 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

A strong compliance program should thus cover at least six core training topics: (1) employee responsibilities, (2) government contractor commitments, (3) doing business with the federal government, (4) working with government officials, (5) protecting data and government information, and (6) monitoring and disclosing misconduct.

Evaluation 52

Evaluation Government Contracts Ethics Government 52

Government Contracts & Investigations

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

31] Thus, implementing and documenting adequate internal controls for determining compensation can significantly reduce audit risk. But see Information Systems & Networks Corp. DCAA, DCAM ¶ 6-413.1.c. 10] FAR 31.205-6(b)(1). [11] 13] DCAA, DCAM ¶ 6-413.1(e). 14] FAR 31.205-6(b)(2). [15] 18] See FAR 31.205-6. [19] NASABCA No.

Price 52

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Federal News Network

JUNE 3, 2024

Former vice chief of naval operations accused of bribery - DoJ) The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) did not have to look far to find its new CIO, as it tapped Scott Flanders, the acting chief information officer since January, to take on the permanent job. Burke made his initial court appearance on Friday in Miami. His first day is today.

Accountability 118

Accountability Internal Control Participation Networking 118

Great Government Through Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We can see agencies using AI to speed up workflows, improve how the public interacts with federal information, reveal new insights in our data, and improve how we design and deliver programs. The latest advancements in Large Language Models and Generative AI take a field that has been building up for more than 50 years to a new level.

Procurement 52

Procurement Risk Management Internal Control Evaluation 52

Government Contracts Legal Forum

AUGUST 9, 2024

Risk Mitigation Program applicants should consider several steps to mitigate oversight risks, including: Carefully scrutinizing their submissions to DOE, including information about the company’s financials; Establishing proper internal controls and robust compliance programs to identify and resolve significant audit findings; Taking prophylactic steps (..)

Internal Control 52

Internal Control Evaluation Finance Manufacturing 52

Capital Edge Consulting

APRIL 2, 2025

Action item : Contractors should assess which audit programs apply to their operations and confirm internal controls and documentation meet the updated standards. Stay informed. Accounting system audit programs have removed references to COSO frameworks and now exclude executive compensation testing. Stay compliant. Stay ahead.

Consulting 52

Consulting Internal Control Accountability Evaluation 52

Open Contracting Partnership

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Over 80 studies analyzing public procurement issues have been prepared, contributing to improving regulations and informing policymaking at various levels. However, these applications helped highlight these issues to stakeholders and inform their opinions about the effectiveness of these stages.

Public Procurement 67

Public Procurement Procurement E-procurement Buyers 67

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Dr. Gregg Bailey, Deputy Chief Information Officer in the Office of the CIO for the US Census Bureau underscores the importance of recognizing data management in a hybrid cloud is different, and suggests training on native cloud functions to leverage the new technologies may be a path of success. In this role, Ms. Before joining TSA, Ms.

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Management Engineering Transportation Transportation 52

FedInsider

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This week on Feds At the Edge, we discuss where the threats may lie and give practical information on attempting to control this new threat vector. In his primary role since 2017, Dr. Singh serves as the Associate Director (Chief Information Officer).

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Engineering Leadership Internal Control Inventory 98

The Coalition for Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Having recently updated policies that align with the new EO may provide greater protection in the event of a government investigation, particularly if contractors can demonstrate that these new policies are subject to an internal control schedule to test for compliance. For more information or assistance please contact Dominique L.

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