Audit Reports

R - 1 -- Direct contracting officials to include and verify that sufficient information is in the contract file to support price and cost analysis.

R - 2 -- Reiterate policy that field personnel not approve suppliers to start work without authorization from the contracting officer.

R - 3 -- Ensure contracting officials collaborate with the competition advocate and internal business partners requesting purchases to promote increased competition when awarding contracts.

R - 4 -- Revise Management Instruction SP S2-2011-1 to include a specific timeframe for completing required contract documentation for emergency purchases.

R - 5 -- Explore opportunities to partner with other federal agencies to leverage their international air transportation and logistics infrastructures to reduce cultural and language barriers experienced with international suppliers.