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Oversight Of Small DHS Contracts ‘Inadequate,’ IG Charges

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019

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Oversight Of Small DHS Contracts ‘Inadequate,’ IG Charges

Lower value contracts in the Department of Homeland Security that are overseen by operating components are not adequately managed and are lacking proper oversight, according to an internal audit report released on Tuesday. Of the contract actions reviewed, the Inspector General’s office discovered lost files, missing documents and signatures, overdue contract closeouts, and in one instance a contracting exceeding their authority on a contract amount, says the report. “DHS has made improvements in providing oversight for lower dollar contracts; however,…

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