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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

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government Contractors. 3] TINA defines cost or pricing data to mean all facts that, as of the relevant date, a prudent buyer or seller would reasonably expect to affect price negotiations significantly. [4]

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

Capital Edge Consulting

The following are subject matter areas that represent critical timekeeping internal controls. The post Mastering Inflation: Navigating Fixed-Price Economic Price Adjustments in Government Contracts appeared first on Capital Edge Consulting. What is Necessary to Satisfy DCAA Timekeeping Requirements?

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Whistleblower Receives $1.2 Million for Alleging Violations of FCC Rules

Whistleblower Network News

Its objective is to guarantee that contemporary communications networks are accessible to customers in high-cost, isolated, and rural locations at prices that are equivalent to those in cities. The USF consists of four initiatives, one being the High-Cost Program.

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

Public Contracting Institute

To effectively identify unallowable costs: Develop a comprehensive chart of accounts Implement robust internal control systems Provide regular training to accounting staff Conduct periodic internal audits Our Masters Academy: Best Practices in Government Contracting offers invaluable insights into these best practices.

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Season 11: Episode 2: FAR Facts

Public Contracting Institute

As a general rule, contractors should not disclose proprietary pricing information to other offerors/competitors during a federal acquisition. The person signing a contractor’s Certificate of Independent Pricing must be the person within the contractor’s organization who is “responsible for determining the prices being offered.”

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

Government Contracts & Investigations

Welcome back to the Cost Corner, where we provide practical insight into the complex cost and pricing requirements that apply to Government contractors. 31] Thus, implementing and documenting adequate internal controls for determining compensation can significantly reduce audit risk. DCAA, DCAM ¶ 6-413.1.c. NASABCA No.

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$100 Thousand Overpayment Resulting from 'Alleged' Timecard Fraud

PNWC's Government Contracting Update

It usually involves the cooperation of management at some level and a breakdown in internal controls designed to keep that from happening. Having employees charge time to a cost-type contract when they are really working on a fixed-price contract is one example. This isn't that uncommon, unfortunately.