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Evaluation of the Architect of the Capitol's Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative Oversight

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
1 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) review the Government Accountability Office’s Framework for Assessing the Acquisition Function at Federal Agencies and make necessary adjustments to AOC’s current hierarchical reporting structure to provide sufficient independence and support for Contracting Officers.
2 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) provide Contracting Officer’s Representatives in each Jurisdiction access to the data, tools, and training necessary to prepare Independent Government Estimates.
3 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) review the contracting manual to determine whether the language restricting access to Independent Government Estimate (IGE) information solely to AOC personnel who require knowledge of the estimate is appropriate. If the AOC determines the language is appropriate as written, it should enforce this requirement. If the AOC determines that it is appropriate to use non-AOC personnel in the IGE process, it should update its contracting manual to reflect that decision and implement appropriate safeguards to ensure the process remains both independent and confidential.
4 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol analyze Cost Estimating Group’s (CEG) capacity to assist in the Independent Government Estimate (IGE) process and determine whether CEG has the necessary placement within the Office of the Chief Engineer and resources to assist with the IGE process.
5 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) document its policies and procedures for selecting individuals to serve as Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) in line with the contracting manual and the Contracting Officer’s discretion. At a minimum, these policies and procedures should identify the criteria that Jurisdictions must consider when determining who to select for the COR position.
6 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) identify or develop Contracting Officer’s Representative training courses more closely related to the AOC’s acquisitions policies and procedures.
7 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) develop and implement a master Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) file to track the status of CORs’ training and certifications across the Agency.
8 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) require an appropriations law training course for all Contracting Officer’s Representatives.
9 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) update the requirements prescribed in the contracting manual for serving as a Contracting Officer and/or include a reference to AOC Order 30-1.
10 Open No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) implement compliance monitoring and enforcement standards for the current policies and procedures requiring Contracting Officer’s Representatives to document their roles and responsibilities.

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