Audit of Office of Intelligence and Analysis Contract and Funding Management Processes

RMA Associates, LLC (RMA), under contract with the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, concluded that the Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) did not fully comply with Financial Acquisition Regulation and DHS requirements. Specifically, I&A’s internal guidance lacked explicit language delineating contract administration responsibilities; and I&A contract files did not contain required monitoring and closeout documentation. By not specifying the contract administration roles and responsibilities in policy, the I&A program office may duplicate efforts for contract administration. Further, incomplete contract files limit the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer’s ability to remain compliant with Federal guidance, and present readily available documentation for examination.