Stimulus Act Procurement
GovCon Seminar: DCAA “Hot Buttons” & Their Role in Stimulus Bill Spending (Virginia Beach, VA)
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is continually launching new audit initiatives. DCAA is aggressively pursuing questioned costs and expanding its audit scope to areas such as executive compensation, access to records, and internal controls. Additionally, in July 2008, the GAO issued a report finding that DCAA had not complied with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) when conducting audits. As you can imagine, this report has really grabbed DCAA’s attention and we are already seeing significant repercussions. Whether you are a small business new to government contracting, or a large contractor preparing for one of your many annual reviews,. Read More.
GovCon Seminar: DCAA “Hot Buttons” & Their Role in Stimulus Bill Spending (Clearwater, FL)
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is continually launching new audit initiatives. DCAA is aggressively pursuing questioned costs and expanding its audit scope to areas such as executive compensation, access to records, and internal controls. Additionally, in July 2008, the GAO issued a report finding that DCAA had not complied with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) when conducting audits. As you can imagine, this report has really grabbed DCAA’s attention and we are already seeing significant repercussions. Whether you are a small business new to government contracting, or a large contractor preparing for one of your many annual reviews,. Read More.
FAR Councils Publish Interim Rules Governing Stimulus Act Procurements
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA or Stimulus Act) contained several procurement related provisions. On March 31, 2009, the FAR Councils published interim rules implementing several of these provisions in the Federal Register. The new rules are contained in FAC 2005-32 and became effective March 31, 2009. Interested parties are requested to submit comments on the interim rules by June 1, 2009. Of particular interest to contractors is the fact that these new rules contain contract clauses that are to be inserted in all contracts and orders under which funds appropriated by the ARRA are obligated. This includes existing contracts and orders. If the new clauses. Read More.
States Launch Stimulus Tracking and Advisory Web Sites
Most states have developed their own stimulus activity tracking and advisory Web site to complement the federal page at Recovery.gov . Follow the links below to reach sites for the southeastern states. South Carolina has not posted a site as of yet. The sites detail how each state will receive and utilize resources received from federal stimulus funds, as well as each state’s own commitments. Usually, they include comment sections where residents can make suggestions or give feedback. Check out the site for your state for more information. Alabama District of Columbia Florida Georgia Maryland North Carolina Virginia
GovCon Seminar: DCAA “Hot Buttons” & Their Role in Stimulus Bill Spending (Atlanta, GA)
The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is continually launching new audit initiatives. DCAA is aggressively pursuing questioned costs and expanding its audit scope to areas such as executive compensation, access to records, and internal controls. Additionally, in July 2008, the GAO issued a report finding that DCAA had not complied with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) when conducting audits. As you can imagine, this report has really grabbed DCAA’s attention and we are already seeing significant repercussions. Whether you are a small business new to government contracting, or a large contractor preparing for one of your many annual reviews,. Read More.