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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Architect of the Capitol OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Architect of the Capitol OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Architect of the Capitol
Report Number
2023-0002-IE-P
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Location

Washington, DC
United States

Number of Recommendations
13
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

This report has 6 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
1 No $0 $0

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.

3 No $0 $0

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.

9 No $0 $0

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 No $0 $0

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.

11 No $0 $0

We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) develop and implement guidance that directs the format and manner that Contracting Officer’s Representatives (CORs) maintain documentation. This guidance should require that COR files be maintained in a readily accessible and uniform manner.

12 No $0 $0

We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) develop and implement guidance that requires Contracting Officers to document the procedures they undertook to complete their audit of Contracting Officer’s Representative files, explain how any deficiencies were resolved, and report the results to their management.

Architect of the Capitol OIG

United States