ABOUT DCAA

Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) provides audit and financial advisory services to the Department of Defense (DOD) and other federal entities responsible for acquisition and contract administration. DCAA’s role in the financial oversight of government contracts is critical to ensure DOD gets the best value for every dollar spent on defense contracting. DCAA operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer. Its work benefits our men and women in uniform and the American taxpayer. The Agency’s primary function is to conduct contract audits and related financial advisory services. Contract audits are independent, professional reviews of financial representations made by defense contractors, and DCAA helps determine whether contract costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable.

Agency Data (FY 22)

 Number of Personnel  3,555
 Number of Office Locations  Approximately 230
 FY 2022 Dollars Examined  $262.3 Billion
 FY 2022 Net Savings  $3 Billion

 

Our Mission and Vision

Vision
As the premier leader in DoD contract audit and advisory services, we deliver unparalleled value, agile solutions, and data driven insights in support of our nation’s defense needs.

Mission
DCAA delivers contract audit and advisory services that exceed our customers’ expectations to promote timely acquisition decisions and maximize buying power so DoD has the necessary capabilities to deter current and emerging threats.

Values
DCAA is committed to the core values of Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Mutual Respect, Integrity, and Trust - TEAM-IT.

DCAA Director

Terri Dilly

Terri L. Dilly was appointed the Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency July 2022, and is responsible for the worldwide operations of DCAA and its resources. Prior to becoming the Director, Ms. Dilly was the Director of Program Analysis and Financial Management, United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. She was responsible to program, develop, and integrate the USTRANSCOM budget and manage resources for funding the global Defense Transportation System. She also developed policy and executed the Air Force’s $13.5 billion Transportation Working Capital Fund and oversaw Joint Component Command’s financing in responding to combatant command mobility requirements to meet critical joint war-fighting readiness and national security interests.

Ms. Dilly is a career civilian with 31 years of experience. She began her government career with the Air Force Audit Agency in 1991. Prior positions include cost analyst; audit manager; program manager; office chief; Chief, Policy, Oversight, and Systems; Director, Security and Special Program Audits, and Assistant Auditor General, Support and Operations. She also held the position of program specialist with the US Postal Service Office of Inspector General. 

DCAA Deputy Director

Terri Dilly

Debbra Caw assumed the position of Deputy Director on January 30, 2023 and is responsible for assisting the Director, DCAA in leading the Agency’s worldwide operations that include nearly 5,000 personnel and an annual operating budget of approximately $650 million. Prior to being selected as the Deputy Director, Ms. Caw was the Assistant Director, Operations Directorate of DCAA, responsible for strategically leading a workforce of 150 personnel who provide information system and data analytics support, investigative support services, financial liaison, advisory services, policy on quantitative methods, and Agency Information Systems (IT).

Ms. Caw was appointed to the Senior Executive Service in June 2015. She has over 30 years of extensive leadership experience in auditing, management, mentoring and coaching to include experience in the private sector. In 2000, Ms. Caw began her federal career with DCAA as an auditor in Palmdale, California. She has since served as a Program Manager in DCAA’s Policy Directorate and as the Regional Director for Western Region.

Senior Executive Service Team