Auditors Uncover Fraud in 8(a) Contracting
Fourteen companies in the mid-Atlantic region received $325 million in 8(a) contracts through fraud and abuse, according to an investigation by the Government Accountability Office.

Defense Spending “Gusher Has Been Turned Off”
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is taking aim at support services and a top-heavy Pentagon bureaucracy as he launches a new push to rein in military spending.

Transportation Dept. Eases Net-Worth Rule for DBEs
The Transportation Department plans to raise the net-worth limit for its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program to $1.3 million, from the present $750,000.

Report Recovery Act Spending—Or Else
Federal agencies must take punitive action against recipients of Recovery Act funds who don’t comply with the law’s reporting requirements.

Business Issues: Complying with New Ethics Rules
Contractors must disclose any "credible evidence" that an employee or subcontractor has violated criminal or civil law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery or gratuity violations.

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