http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net feed-30723832 Pam Rutter and Michael Smallberg 2008 Convio Content Management System Module en-us pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-371103576 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/20121025-pentagon-not-properly-overseeing-money-spent-service-contracts.html The Department of Defense (DoD) is not properly overseeing the hundreds of billions of dollars spent each year to procure services, according to a letter the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) sent today to congressional and executive branch officials. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0500 pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-364576716 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/alerts/contract-oversight/co-ht-20120925-presidents-executive-order-on-trafficking-puts-contractors-on-notice.html The executive order that President Obama signed today will expand the scope of current anti-trafficking policies and regulations. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500 pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-330403864 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/letters/contract-oversight/co-tic-20120423-data-act.html We, the undersigned organizations, are writing in strong support of the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA Act), H.R. 2146, which is planned for a floor vote this Wednesday. The DATA Act is an important step towards improving federal financial transparency and would empower the public to better understand how their federal dollars are being spent. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-294728005 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/letters/contract-oversight/co-cas-20111205.html Cost Accounting Standards: Clarification of the Application of the Exemption from CAS at 48 CFR 9903.201-1(b)(15) for Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts and subcontracts Awarded on the Basis of Adequate Price Competition without Submission of Cost or Pricing Data Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0600 pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-279742373 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/letters/contract-oversight/co-ca-20111011.html The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) provides the following public comment to RIN 1250-AA03, “Non-Discrimination in Compensation; Compensation Data Collection Tool,” (76 Fed. Reg. 49398, August 10, 2011). The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) seeks input on a proposal to develop and implement a tool to collect compensation data from federal supply and service contractors and subcontractors. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-278211668 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/letters/contract-oversight/co-fcmd-20110929.html POGO provides the following public comments to FAR Case 2009-042, “Federal Acquisition Regulation; Documenting Contractor Performance,” (76 Fed. Reg. 37704, June 28, 2011). POGO supports the proposed amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) standardizing the collection and evaluation of past performance information. The amendments will further the goal of improved past performance assessments as most recently articulated in a January 2011 Office of Federal Procurement Policy memorandum, which is to ensure that contracting officials make “informed business decisions” when awarding contracts and that the government only works with “companies that deliver quality goods and services on time and within budget.” Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-275490574 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/letters/contract-oversight/co-cfc-20110923.html The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) provides the following public comment to DFARS Case 2011-013, “Defense Acquisition Regulations System; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Only One Offer.” (76 Fed. Reg. 44293, July 25, 2011) The proposed rule, issued by the Department of Defense (DoD), seeks comments on amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address acquisitions using competitive procedures in which only one offer is received. POGO is an independent nonprofit organization that investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achieve a more accountable federal government. Accordingly, POGO has a keen interest in the subject matter of the proposed rule and supports the rule, as well as its objectives. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-266566018 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/letters/contract-oversight/co-fcmd-20110825.html POGO provides the following public comments to OMB Control No. 9000-0164, “Information Collection 9000-0164, Contractor Business Ethics Compliance Program and Disclosure Requirements,” (76 Fed. Reg. 37353, June 27, 2011). Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0500 pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-256394759 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/letters/contract-oversight/co-ca-20110727.html The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) provides the following public comment to FAR Case 2011-001, Federal Acquisition Regulation; Organizational Conflicts of Interests (76 Fed. Reg. 23236, April 26, 2011). The proposed rule issued by the General Services Administration (GSA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) seeks comments on its proposal to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0500 pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net-256708114 http://pogoarchive.pub30.convio.net/pogo-files/letters/contract-oversight/co-tic-20110627.html The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is an independent nonprofit organization committed to achieving a more accountable and transparent federal government. As an organization that heavily depends on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to perform its watchdog role, POGO provides the following public comment to VSI-Notice 2011-01, “Notice Pursuant to Executive Order 12600 of Receipt of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests for Access to the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Data,” (76 Fed. Reg. 30717, May 26, 2011). Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0500