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10-22-2007, 07:44 AM
In nine contracts that were closely reviewed by the Government Accountability Office, it was found that Homeland Security Department officials did not follow federal guidance in assessing and addressing the risk of allowing contractors to support inherently government tasks such as preparing budgets, developing policies and regulations and coordinating intelligence. According to the GAO report, the DHS is paying billions to professional service contractors to perform tasks that are similar to work usually reserved for government employees. The department’s reliance on outside help in supporting inherently governmental tasks may put DHS’ decision-making at risk of being unduly influenced by contractors, the Government Accountability Office concluded in a new report released at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
For more information:
http://www.fcw.com/online/news/150552-1.html
For more information:
http://www.fcw.com/online/news/150552-1.html