July 11, 2022

History of the Defense Contract Audit Institute – Part 1

Fort Belvoir, Va. — 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

Fort Belvoir, Va. — 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

Fort Belvoir, Va. — 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

Fort Belvoir, Va. — 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

Fort Belvoir, Va. — 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

Anchorage, Alaska — 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

Fort Belvoir, Va. — 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

Fort Belvoir, Va. — 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

Fort Belvoir, Va. — 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

Fort Belvoir, Va. — 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

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

April 5, 2022

Reveal Global Consulting, LLC Agrees to Pay $820K for Improper Billing Defense Intelligence Agency

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA auditors assisted in an investigation that resulted in Reveal Global Consulting, LLC (Reveal) agreeing to pay $820,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by improperly billing labor hours on a Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Time-and-Materials contract.

March 25, 2022

Freight Carriers Agree to Pay $6.85 Million to Resolve Allegations of Knowingly Presenting False Claims to the Department of Defense

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA Senior Auditor John Manfredonia assisted in an investigation resulting in a $6.85 million settlement.

March 23, 2022

Celebrating Mentorships

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA Supervisory Auditor Kody Quast has found career success with a mentor.

March 15, 2022

Celebrating Mentorships

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Ms. Elise Wells, Auditor in the San Fernando Valley Branch Office discusses how having a mentor helped her make time to commit to setting and completing her career goals.

March 9, 2022

Celebrating Mentorships

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Auditor Stormy Meldrum's mentor helped her learn a great deal about herself, her work, leadership, attitudes and planning.

March 2, 2022

Celebrating Mentorships

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Ms. Andrea Robateau discusses her mentor, Ms. Chanae Jones, and the benefits she has received by having a mentor.

Feb. 28, 2022

Promoting Health and Wellness

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Ms. Susan Kelly-Bing works at DCAA Headquarters in the Policy Directorate and advocates for all to focus on health and wellness.

Feb. 23, 2022

Balancing health and wellness at DCAA

Fort Belvoir, VA — Ms Gertrude Okeke Musa, Auditor in the Lockheed Martin Stratford Sub-office has worked for DCAA for 7 years. Prior to that she worked as Cath Lab Manager & Program Assistant for Cardiology for 11.3 years at the VA of CT-West Haven, taking care of our Veterans & their care-givers. Before that, she worked in Corporate America as an Auditor after

Feb. 9, 2022

Helping the community outside of DCAA

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA's Julia Moore focuses on helping those less fortunate and believe every small gesture helps.

Feb. 2, 2022

DCAA Bids Farewell to Director Bales

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA's Director Anita Bales was honored in a retirement ceremony on January 28, 2022.

Jan. 26, 2022

Auditors Assist in Case Resulting in Business Owner Sentencing for Fraud Scheme

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA auditors assist the Department of Justice and other agencies investigate and prosecute a fraud case involving a business owner who conspired with others to control construction businesses that received hundreds of millions of dollars in federal contracts set aside for service-disabled veterans and certified minorities.

Jan. 20, 2022

Working in the Boston Area – A Great Career Option

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA's offices in the greater Boston area offer a variety of assignment types, career opportunities and a great quality of life.

Jan. 5, 2022

Sierra Branch Office Earns High Customer Reviews

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA's Sierra Branch Office earned excellent customer reviews for their audit supporting an Army Corps of Engineers' contract.

Dec. 21, 2021

Mr. Donald McKenzie Awarded Meritorious Senior Executive Presidential Rank Award

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Mr. Donald J. McKenzie, Regional Director, Eastern Region, was awarded the Meritorious Senior Executive Presidential Rank Award. A Presidential Rank Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the federal career civil service.