Evaluating the Defense Contract Auditing Process

Abstract

Today I will make several specific recommendations on the roles and responsibilities of the Defense Contracting Audit Agency (DCAA) below. I will also offer some priorities and criteria that PSC would urge you to keep in mind as your subcommittee focuses on evaluating the defense contract auditing process, both in this hearing and in your future efforts. They include: defining proper materiality and relevance standards for contract audits, sustaining a robust contractor base, ensuring vendors remain interested in bidding, and helping the government's acquisition processes provide better access to innovation.