Audit of EAC's Internal Procurements

Assess the risk associated with executing procurements over $10,000 internally and determine if the Commission will continue the practice currently in place.

Separate the head of procurement position from human resources and administration and fill the position with an individual who has the appropriate knowledge, skills, and experience for the role, if EAC determines that they will continue the practice of...

Perform a risk assessment of all nonexpired internal procurements and determine which, if any, should be re-awarded using competitive procedures.

Update the EAC Procurement Handbook to reflect current requirements in the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

For EAC program offices that routinely contract for goods or services, designate one or more contracting officer’s representatives, and provide training to them that meets the requirements set forth by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.

Issue letters of delegation to contracting officer’s representatives assigned to work on all nonexpired internal contracts.

For each nonexpired internal contract that names a former employee as the alternate contracting officer’s representative, modify the contract to name a current contracting officer’s representative.

Implement an acquisition planning process for the Commission.

Create contract files containing required information for all nonexpired internal contracts.

Complete contractor performance evaluations for all nonexpired internal contracts.

Record the required procurement information for all nonexpired internal contracts in the Federal Procurement Data System.

Implement a process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of contractual obligations to the Federal Procurement Data System.

Rescind contracting authority from the executive director position until the individual in the position meets the requirements of the Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Program set by the Office of Federal Procurement Policy.