Objective: To determine whether the Social Security Administration included the required whistleblower rights and protection language in contracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Social Security Administration OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Social Security Administration OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Social Security Administration
Report Number
152306
Report Description
Report Type
Review
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Open Recommendations
This report has 1 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | No | $0 | $0 | Disagree | |
We recommend SSA ensure contracts from other Federal agencies are readily available to determine whether the contract includes required FAR clauses, by including a copy of the initial award issued by other Agencies in SSA’s Streamlined Acquisition System. |