News Stories

Sept. 28, 2022

Central Florida Branch Office Team is DCAA's 2022 Team of the Year

DCAA’s Central Florida Branch Office Restructuring Audit Team earned DCAA’s Team of the Year Award for its audit work of a high profile external restructuring proposal related to the merger of two major defense contractors.

Sept. 26, 2022

US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia presents award to DCAA Investigative Support Auditor

Ms. Gina Vaughan recieved an award for her work on a case involving conspiracy and a scheme related to government contracts supplying items to the US armed forces.

Sept. 22, 2022

Secretary of Defense Excellence Award Presented to DCAA Human Resource Specialist

Ms. Nicole Spruill was awarded the Office of the Secretary of Defense Excellence Award in a ceremony at the Pentagon hosted by Mr. Michael B. Donley, Director Administration and Management.

Sept. 19, 2022

DCAA Presents William B. Petty Special Achievement Award for Management Excellence

Mr. Kenneth Sicker, Operations Technical Support Division Chief, was awarded the William B. Petty Special Achievement Award for Management Excellence in a ceremony on September 13, 2022.

Sept. 16, 2022

Grechanik-Collins Professional Employee Award Presented

DCAA awarded the Grechanik-Collins Professional Employee Award to Ms. Karen Orlando during a ceremony on September 13, 2022. Ms. Orlando is the Agency’s Onboarding Program Manager and has made impactful changes to the program to improve the new hire experience.

Sept. 9, 2022

2022 Award Winners in Administrative Support and Administrative Technical Fields

DCAA recently announced the winners of annual awards in the professional support staff and administrative technical categories. These employees represent the best in their field.

Aug. 31, 2022

Outstanding Negotiation Support Results in Savings of $1.5 Million

Auditors from the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Resident Office supported negotiations for a contract for the continuation of contractor support for the fire control radar on the Longbow Apache helicopter fleet. Their efforts resulted in savings of $1.5 million.

Aug. 29, 2022

Cost Savings of $3.2M Accredited to Audit Team

An audit team at the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems/Electronic Business Systems Linthicum Resident Office saved the taxpayer $3.2 million through their performance of an audit on a contract for support to the Longbow Apache AH-64 D/E helicopter fleet.

Aug. 23, 2022

Three Kansas Men Accused of Fraud

DCAA Auditors assisted in an investigation resulting in the indictment of three men for fraud.

Aug. 4, 2022

Ms. Terri Dilly Appointed DCAA Director

Ms. Terri Dilly was appointed as the Director Defense Contract Audit Agency in a ceremony on July 29, 2022.

July 28, 2022

External Peer Review Results Announced

DCAA recently received the results of an external peer review.

July 28, 2022

Celebrating National Intern Day

DCAA's interns make valuable contributions to the DCAA mission and are greatly appreciated.

July 25, 2022

History of the Defense Contract Audit Institute - Part 3

This is the final of three articles chronicling the history of the Defense Contract Audit Institute. This third article covers move from the Memphis location to the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia.

July 18, 2022

History of the Defense Contract Audit Institute - Part 2

This is the second of three articles chronicling the history of the Defense Contract Audit Institute. This second article covers the events at DCAI when it was in a building on the University of Memphis.

July 11, 2022

History of the Defense Contract Audit Institute – Part 1

This is the first of three articles chronicling the history of the Defense Contract Audit Institute. This first article covers the founding of DCAI at the Memphis Supply Depot.

July 1, 2022

A Short History of DCAA

DCAA was founded 57 years ago on July 1, 1965.

June 14, 2022

Connecticut Companies Pay $5.2 Million to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations Concerning Fraudulently Obtained Small Business Contracts

DCAA auditor Igor Yegoroff and supervisory auditor Myron Antoniw assisted in an investigation resulting in a civil settlement agreement with the United States and payment of $5.2 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act when Numet improperly obtained set-aside contracts reserved for small businesses that it was ineligible to receive.

June 9, 2022

Ms. Barbara Richon Joins Ranks of Senior Executive Service

Ms. Barbara Richon was inducted into the Senior Executive Service Corps in a ceremony held on May 26, 2022 hosted by DCAA’s Acting Director Bentz. She is now the Deputy Director Western Region and will relocate to Denver, Colo., the site of the regional headquarters.

May 27, 2022

Pennsylvania Keystone State Branch Office Wins Three Awards

DCAA's Pennsylvania Keystone State Branch Office recently won three awards from the Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board.

May 18, 2022

5-Years at the DCAA Alaska Sub-office

DCAA Supervisory Auditor Jonathan Wood spend five years at the DCAA sub-office in Anchorage, Alaska. The experience helped him grow as an auditor, leader and person.

May 10, 2022

Use of Data Analytics Contributes to Customer Satisfaction

The BAE York Resident Office team earned a Letter of Appreciation from its customer for meeting a tight deadline. An effort made possible through the use of data analytics techniques.

May 4, 2022

Public Service Recognition Week

DCAA employees are motivated by public service and their work supports the warfighter and protects the taxpayer.

May 2, 2022

Teachers Appreciation Week - Recognizing our DCAI Instructors

During Teachers Appreciation Week, DCAA recognizes our instructors at the Defense Contract Audit Institute in Atlanta, Ga.

April 26, 2022

Shadow Program Enhances Skills of Auditors

Quality Shadow Program participants learn skills to better assist auditors in conducting high quality audits that meet all requirements.

April 19, 2022

Ms. Chanae Jones Inducted into Senior Executive Service

Ms. Chanae Jones was inducted into the Senior Executive Service and will serve as the Director of the Boeing Corporate Audit Directorate.

 

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