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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,…

Congress

Munitions Fired Represent Most of $25 Billion Spent By Pentagon on Iran War So Far

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Congress

Slotkin: Pentagon Should Use Anthropic’s Mythos To Spot Cyber Security Gaps

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Budd And Shaheen Bill Would Authorize 329 F-15EX Fighters

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Congress

HASC’s Wittman Sees ‘Challenging’ Push For $350B In Reconciliation Funds, Wants Sustained Defense Increase

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