Defense Contract Audit Agency

The Defense Contract Audit Agency, under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), (USD(C))/Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Department of Defense.

The DCAA, while serving the public interest as its primary customer, shall perform all necessary contract audits for the Department of Defense and provide accounting and financial advisory services regarding contracts and subcontracts to all DoD Components responsible for procurement and contract administration. These services are provided in connection with negotiation, administration, and settlement of contracts and subcontracts to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent on fair and reasonable contract prices. The DCAA shall provide contract audit services to other Federal agencies as appropriate.