Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight
Claire believes that one way to reduce government spending is to target waste, fraud and abuse in government contracting. As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight (SOCO), Claire conducts investigations and holds regular hearings to examine how to bring more efficiency, transparency, and accountability to the contracting process.
For more information please visit the website for the Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight, HERE.
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If you have information regarding waste, fraud, and abuse in government contracting, please contact the Subcommittee at whistleblowers[at]mccaskill.senate.gov.
Chronology of Subcommittee Actions RSS
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McCaskill Seeks Input on Strengthening Iran Sanctions for Contractors
Monday, July 2, 2012Subcommittee Chairman Claire McCaskill sent a letter requesting official comments regarding the applicability of Iran sanctions to government contractors, including whether the law should be changed to ensure that current or prospective government contractors cannot do business with companies owned or controlled by the government of Iran.
Chairman McCaskill to American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)
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Chairman McCaskill Raises Concerns about FAAs Contract to Train Air Traffic Controllers
Friday, June 22, 2012Today Chairman McCaskill wrote to Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Michael Huerta to ask for information about the FAA's Air Traffic Controller Optimum Training Solution (ATCOTS) contract. The Subcommittee has learned that the ATCOTS contract, which was awarded to Raytheon in 2008, is due to run out of money by August 2012, more than a year before the contract is due to end. To address the shortfall in funding and continue the training, FAA may be planning to exercise the first three-year option period earlier than anticipated. Exercising the option early would commit FAA to a three-year contract without addressing the need to update cost estimates, define training requirements, and develop and implement appropriate performance measures. Instead, it appears that FAA plans to continue the ATCOTS contract without adequately addressing many of the issues which have led to the current cost overruns and performance shortfalls.
Chairman McCaskill to FAA Requesting More Information on ATCOTS Contract
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Chairman McCaskill Seeks Assistance of Veterans Services Organizations
Monday, June 11, 2012Following the Subcommittee’s June 5, 2012 hearing on veterans employment by government contractors, Chairman McCaskill today requested the input of the American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Military Officers Association of America, National Guard Association of the United States, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Reserve Officers Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Vietnam Veterans of America regarding the challenges faced by veterans as they seek employment.
Letter to Disabled American Veterans
Letter to Military Order of the Purple Heart
Letter to Military Officers Association of America
Letter to The National Guard Association of the United States
Letter to Paralyzed Veterans of Americans
Letter to Reserve Officers Association
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Subcommittee Investigation Finds More than $1 Million in Bonuses Paid to GSA Officials Under Investigation
Monday, June 4, 2012In a letter to Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry, Chairman McCaskill asked for information and a briefing regarding federal bonus policies and how to ensure that bonuses aren't awarded to individuals under investigation by agency Inspectors General.
A comprehensive breakdown of bonuses awarded to GSA employees
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OMB Responds to Subcommittee about Cost Guidance
Wednesday, May 30, 2012In a letter to Subcommittee Chairman Claire McCaskill, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Acting Director Jeffrey Zients stated that OMB expects to issue guidance to federal agencies on insourcing and cost analysis in mid-July. Acting Director Zients also stated that on May 22, 2012,OMB approved the Defense Department's plan to begin collecting information from contractors regarding service contracts, including direct labor costs.
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Subcommittee Investigates GSA Bonuses
Tuesday, April 10, 2012In light of new information received by the Subcommittee following recent reports of misconduct by GSA officials, Chairman McCaskill asked GSA Acting Administrator Dan Tangherlini to provide information regarding the GSA's award of cash bonuses to officials under investigation by the Inspector General.
Letter to General Services Administration Acting Administrator
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Subcommittee Requests More Information from GSA Inspector General
Tuesday, April 3, 2012Chairman McCaskill asked the GSA Inspector General for more information regarding the recent report finding waste and abuse of taxpayer dollars at the 2010 Western Regions Conference.
Letter to General Services Administration Inspector General Requesting Additional Information
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GAO Responds to McCaskill's Request for Review of GSA's Integrated Acquisition Environment
Thursday, March 15, 2012On March 15, in response to Chairman McCaskill's request, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report assessing the General Services Administration's acquisition plan and technological strategy for the Integrated Acquisition Environment (IAE).
GAO Report on the Integrated Acquisition Environment
Letter to GAO Requesting an Assessment of the Acquisition Plan and Technology Strategy for the Integrated Acquisition Environment
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McCaskill, Webb Invite Senators to Co-Sponsor Wartime Contracting Reform Legislation
Wednesday, March 14, 2012Senators McCaskill and Webb sent a letter urging their Senate colleagues to co-sponsor S. 2139, The Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform Act of 2012.
Dear Colleague Letter Regarding Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform Act
The Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform Act (S. 2139)
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Subcommittee Continues Oversight of Public Relations and Advertising Contracts
Tuesday, February 28, 2012As part of the Subcommittee's ongoing oversight of public relations and advertising contracts, Chairman McCaskill and Ranking Member Portman wrote to eleven federal departments and agencies to request information regarding contracts for the acquisition of public relations, publicity, advertising, communications, and other similar services.
Letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development
Letter to Department of Education
Letter to Department of Justice
Letter to Consumer Product Safety Commission
Letter to Environmental Protection Agency
Letter to Department of Defense
Letter to National Labor Relations Board
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Subcommittee Asks For Information About TBI Contracts
Thursday, December 15, 2011Today Chairman McCaskill asked Army Secretary McHugh to provide information regarding the Army’s use of the Automatic Neuropsychological Assessment Metric (ANAM) test. The ANAM test is intended to assist the Army to detect mild or medium traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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Deloitte Responds to Subcommittee
Monday, November 21, 2011On November 18, 2011, Deloitte provided information in response to Chairman McCaskill’s November 7, 2011 request. According to the response, Deloitte received over $9 million to perform audits for the federal government in 2010.
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Subcommittee Asks for Investigation of No-Bid Contract for Smallpox Vaccine
Monday, November 21, 2011In response to reports that the Department of Health & Human Services awarded a $433 sole-source contract to buy a smallpox vaccine that may be more expensive and have a shorter shelf-life than existing products, Chairman McCaskill asked the Inspector General to conduct a investigation of the contract award.
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Subcommittee Investigates Contractors Employment of Veterans
Tuesday, November 15, 2011Today Chairman McCaskill asked the Department of Labor for information regarding contractors’ compliance with their legal requirements to hire veterans.
McCaskill Letter to Solis Re: Vets Hiring Emphasis for Contractors
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Chairman McCaskill Urges President to Appoint Afghanistan Watchdog
Monday, November 14, 2011
In a letter sent today, Chairman McCaskill asked President Obama to appoint a new Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR). The position of SIGAR, the Inspector General with responsibility to prevent and detect waste, fraud, and abuse in Afghanistan reconstruction, has been vacant since January 2011.McCaskill Letter to Obama re: SIGAR Vacancy
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Chairman McCaskill Requests Investigation of Air Traffic Controller Training Contract
Monday, November 7, 2011Today Chairman McCaskill requested that the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General conduct a review of the contract for the Air Traffic Controller Optimum Training Solution (ATCOTS). The ATCOTS contract is used to provide training for all new air traffic controllers.
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Subcommittee Asks For Information About Deloitte Audits
Monday, November 7, 2011
Following a recent announcement of multiple deficiencies in audits performed by Deloitte & Touche, Chairman McCaskill requested information regarding the audits performed by Deloitte for the federal government. -
Chairman McCaskill Asks Defense Department, Federal Agencies about Plans to Move Towards More Effective Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury
Tuesday, October 18, 2011Prompted by a recent Institute of Medicine report finding that cognitive rehabilitation therapy is moderately effective in treating traumatic brain injury but that more work is necessary to standardize and research treatments, Chairman McCaskill sent letters today to the Defense Department, Department of Education, Department of Health & Human Services, and the Department of Veterans Affairs asking for information about how these agencies plan to implement the Institute’s recommendations.
Letter to Duncan re: IOM Recommendations
Letter to Panetta re: IOM Recommendations
Letter to Sebelius re: IOM Recommendations
Letter to Shinseki re: IOM Recommendations
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Subcommittee Requests Information from Food Service Management Companies and Federal Agencies
Thursday, October 13, 2011On October 7, 2011, Chairman McCaskill sent letters to 8 food service management companies and 14 federal agencies requesting information and documents about how food service management companies obtain, account for, and pass through rebates to the federal government.
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McCaskill Asks for Information about Defense Departments Contracts with Alaska Native Corporations
Wednesday, October 12, 2011Today Senator Claire McCaskill and Senator John McCain sent a letter to the Defense Department asking for a comprehensive review of all large noncompetitive contracts awarded to Alaska Native Corporations. The letter is a response to the recent indictment of two Defense Department officials and one senior employee of an Alaska Native Corporation who allegedly conspired to defraud the government of more than $20 million.