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September 5, 2013
By Andrew Wyner
POGO Supports Sen. Collins’s Contracting Legislation
POGO calls on the DoD IG to audit domestic preference contracting laws. In addition to following the law, the military might end up saving a buck or two.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
July 31, 2013
Contracting Policy Office Wants Industry Inside Agencies
The Office of Federal Procurement Policy is promoting the idea of allowing contracting personnel to rotate between the government and the private sector. But this proposal is the last thing we need if we want to enhance the federal acquisition workforce.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
July 17, 2013
By Andrew Wyner
Syria-Aiding Russian Contractor Awarded Another DoD Contract
After coming under fire for its ties to Syria and Iran, Russian helicopter contractor Rosoboronexport was recently awarded a nearly $600 million contract with the Department of Defense.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
June 27, 2013
Senate Border Security/Immigration Bill Circumvents Contracting Protections
The Senate border security and immigration bill includes anti-taxpayer contracting provisions that run the risk of abuse. Competition and bid protests are important tools to ensure that costs are low, performance is high, laws are followed, and the process
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Topics: Contract Oversight
June 24, 2013
By Jack Scher
DoD Still Wasting Taxpayer Dollars
Are taxpayers’ dollars are being wasted by an inefficient Department of Defense? A recent GAO report details systematic shortcomings in the process by which the DoD crafts its workforce.
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Topics: Contract Oversight
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