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OIG: SBA lax on 8(a) oversight, goaling accuracy, WOSB certs

     The Small Business Administration was downgraded for its performance in managing its flagship set-aside program for disadvantaged small business owners in fiscal 2019, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

      The SBA slipped on two benchmarks regarding the 8(a) Business Development Program, OIG wrote in its Report on the Most Serious Management and Performance Challenges Facing the SBA in Fiscal Year 2020.

      The SBA got a slightly better review on the other government contracting programs it manages, showing the same two areas of deficiency as in last year's report, and no downgrades.

      The report identifies 8 major ongoing challenges...more....

     

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Inside this Edition:

OIG: SBA lax on 8(a) oversight, goaling accuracy, WOSB certs

AbilityOne vs. vets goes to SCOTUS

Top set-asides for FY2020

State Dept. debuts online 'BIDS'

EO on "Buy American" brings change

Column: SCOTUS Strengthens Protections for Federal Government Contractors Under FOIA

Washington Insider:

  • PSC rates fed'l agencies' Business Forecasts
  • Rule to raise threshold for cost/price reports; allows grandfathering for subcontractor data



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