Audit of the USITC's Contract File Management System

Date Issued

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Submitting OIG

International Trade Commission OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

International Trade Commission

Report Number

OIG-AR-25-08

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 6 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
Reassess the operational effectiveness of contract file management processes and controls, making improvements as applicable.
2	No	$0	$0
Develop a centralized location for COR contract files that is accessible to the Office of Procurement.
3	No	$0	$0
Establish a process to monitor COR certifications and confirm CORs are appropriately certified before they perform COR responsibilities for a contract.
4	No	$0	$0
Review agency guidance and update applicable policies to emphasize the requirement to handle, store, and dispose of contract files in accordance with the NARA General Records Schedule 1.1, Financial Management and Reporting.
5	No	$0	$0
Determine the extent to which the required contractor performance evaluations have not been completed and entered into CPARS and take steps to address noncompliance.
6	No	$0	$0
Develop controls to ensure required contractor performance evaluations are completed.