Procurement Fraud Working Group Expands
Investigators from more than two dozen agencies have joined the Procurement Fraud Working Group created by the U.S. attorney for Eastern Virginia, Paul McNulty.

Contractor Executives Plead Guilty
Two former top executives of defense contractor Information Systems Support Inc. pleaded guilty July 25 to conflict of interest charges.

Congress to Decide Fate of e-Travel
The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved an amendment requiring opportunities for small businesses to participate in GSA’s e-Travel program.

Protest Is Sustained Over DOD Travel Contract
The Government Accountability Office has sustained a bid protest against the Defense Travel System, the Pentagon’s consolidated contract.

GAO: "Little Attention to Sound Contracting Practices" in DOD's Use of Franchise Funds
In its latest attack on Defense Department procurement practices, the Government Accountability Office lambasted the department’s use of the franchise funds GovWorks and FedSource.

Industry Groups Fight Defense Procurement Amendments
Two contractor groups are fighting proposed amendments to the 2006 Defense Authorization bill that they say would hurt small businesses.

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