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News | Feb. 4, 2026

DCAA Staff Recognized for Exceptional Technical Expertise

By DCAA Staff Writer

Recently, several DCAA team members received recognition for their exceptional technical expertise in navigating complex challenges and creating technical solutions. Their contributions have been critical to some of DCAA’s most demanding assignments. At the program level, Mr. Quan Chau provided exceptional leadership by analyzing the Independent Public Accountant (IPA) program and authoring a critical congressional report, while Ms. Chartese Nelson spearheaded a major business systems project, creating a standardized follow-up audit program to improve audit quality. This deep expertise is also evident in direct audit and legal support, where Mr. Joseph Asenbauer provided exceptional analysis on numerous complex legal cases involving over $80 million, earning recognition from other agencies. Additionally, Senior Auditor Ms. Lyndsay Felice delivered exceptional performance on critical and time-sensitive proposals, providing results ahead of schedule and Ms. Smitha Joseph volunteered to support complex audits involving foreign contractors, where she leveraged her specialized expertise in navigating intricate international business practices.

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