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Requested by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight
January 14, 2014
The Success of FAA’s Air Traffic Controller Optimum Training Solution Relies on Sound Contracting and Program Management Practices
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On January 14, 2014, the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Assistant Inspector General for Acquisition and Procurement Audits testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, Subcommittee on Financial and Contracting Oversight, on FAA’s Air Traffic Control Optimum Training Solution (ATCOTS) contract. Our reviews have identified four primary weaknesses that undermine FAA’s efforts to achieve its ATCOTS training goals and to maintain a sufficient cadre of fully trained air traffic controllers. Those weaknesses concern (1) training requirements, (2) training innovations, (3) use of award and incentive fees, and (4) contract oversight.