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June 19, 2019
DCAA Employees Graduate from the Defense Civilian Emerging Leadership Program
Southbridge, Mass. — Nine DCAA employees received their diplomas from the Defense Civilian Emerging Leadership Program (DCELP) during a ceremony held on June 14, 2019. DCELP is the DoD leader development program for GS 7-12 employees. The program is comprised of a series of four 1-week in-resident seminars, assessment tools, knowledge transfer activities, participant
June 7, 2019
DCAA Director Recognizes Exceptional Employees
Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA Director Anita Bales presented the Agency's top awards to three employees at the June meeting of the Executive Steering Committee. Mr. Mark Owen, Division Chief, Operations Audit Support Division, earned the Agency's highest award for auditors, the William B. Petty award, for his efforts in the Truth in Negotiation area, business systems, and
June 4, 2019
DCAA/DCMA Team Earns Salute to Saving Award
San Antonio, Tx. — Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)/Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Lockheed Martin Grand Prairie Missiles & Fire Control Forward Pricing Rates Proposal Team’s contributions earned the Undersecretary of Defense(Comptroller) Salute to Savings Award for their work on overhead cost rates during a period of unprecedented growth. The DCAA
May 21, 2019
2019 Public Service Award Winner
Richmond, VA — Investigative Support Auditor Krystina Durako received the 2019 Public Service Award for her assistance to the investigative team on the James River Air (JRA) Conditioning Company case. Krystina said of receiving the award, “I was excited! It is not too often in OIS that you are able to work on a case and see it come full circle and how your work
May 14, 2019
Pittsburg Office wins Bronze Award
Pittsburg, Pa. — DCAA’s Pittsburgh Branch Office won the prestigious Federal Executive Board Bronze Chairman’s Award for its accomplishments in fiscal year (FY) 2018, which included competing 112 audit assignments, examining over $1 billion of contractor incurred costs, $400 million of proposals, and saving over $52 million in Department of Defense and Department
May 7, 2019
Audit Saves Taxpayers $1.2 Million
Nashville, Tenn. — DCAA’s Nashville Branch Office performed an assist audit on a $19.4M firm fixed price proposal for infrared countermeasure flares, which protect aircraft from heat seeking missiles. This audit had a tight deadline, just over a month to complete, so the customer could award the contract before the end of September. The audit team made the deadline
April 16, 2019
DCAA Auditor Graduates from Defense Senior Leader Development Program
Arlington, Va. — Ms. Yong-Hee Andrean graduated from the Defense Senior Leader Development Program (DSLDP) on April 12, 2019. “Reflecting on my DSLDP program, I've had many challenges, accomplishments, and learned so much from the two year program. I was pushed beyond my comfort zone and have grown personally and professionally beyond my expectations,” said Ms.
March 28, 2019
DCAA Auditors Recognized by United States Attorney’s Office
San Diego, CA — Five current and former members of DCAA’s Operations Investigative Support Division received the Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice Award from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Southern California. The auditors were recognized for their support of dual civil and criminal investigations into Northrop Grumman Systems
March 14, 2019
Auditors Support Multi-Agency Fraud Investigation
DCAA Auditors Liz Glass and Justin Lott, formerly assigned to the Operations Investigative Support Division, supported a multi-Agency investigation of several individuals suspected of engaging in conspiracies to defraud the government. The auditors performed significant bank statement analysis and a review of payment records.Read the Department of
Feb. 14, 2019
DCAA Financial Liaison Advisors Share Experiences and Learn Valuable Skills
Southbridge, MA — DCAA’s Operations Audit Liaison (OAL) Division conducted an All Hands Staff Training on February 5-7, 2019 at the Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center. Attendees learned useful skills to keep current on their audit knowledge and shared experiences such as how to build rapport with commands. “We learned from each other and expanded our networks
Feb. 8, 2019
DCAA Auditor wins Defense Acquisition Workforce Award
Pentagon — Paul Lefevor, Resident Auditor at DCAA’s L3 Western Region Office, received the 2018 Defense Acquisition Workforce Individual Achievement, Flexibility in Contracting, and Development Innovation Award for Auditing. Mr Lefevor accepted his award in Washington, D.C. on February 5, 2019. Paul earned his award for achieving net savings for the DoD and
Dec. 5, 2018
Alaska Sub-Office Exemplifies Teamwork during 7.0 Earthquake
Anchorage, AK — On November 30, 2018, at approximately 8:29 a.m. a massive earthquake rocked Anchorage, Alaska, causing extensive damage. In DCAA’s Anchorage office, auditors took cover under their desks immediately. The rumbling was so forceful that items from desks, walls, and the ceiling instantly began to fall and shatter. Auditor Marty Taylor said of this
Nov. 7, 2018
Shadow Program in Albuquerque brings DCAA and DCMA Closer
Albuquerque, NM — DCAA’s Vision is “Every audit or service is on time, on point, and highly valued.” If we better understand our customer’s needs, we’re better positioned to provide audits or services that are on point and highly valued. DCAA’s Albuquerque Branch Office, in collaboration with DCMA, began the Shadow Program, which brought together participants from
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