April 1, 2024

Auditors Support Negotiations Resulting in Improved Customer Service

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Supervisory Auditor Kernather Ken Auguste and Senior Auditor Miguel Cardona work for the DCAA Orlando Field Audit Office and spent the past two years working on intensive negotiations after the audit revealed unfair costs for a complex aviation system.

March 20, 2024

Leadership essentials

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Ms. Debbra Caw has over 24 years of experience at the agency and more than 30 years of extensive leadership experience, she uses her experiences and position to make sure everyone can contribute to collaborating and sharing ideas to shape the future of the agency.

March 12, 2024

DCAA Leaders Awarded for Exemplary Work

Denton, Tx. — At the 2024 Leadership Conference, DCAA Director, Ms. Terri Dilly, dedicated time to recognize the exemplary work from DCAA leaders. These leaders received Director’s Challenge Coins, unique tokens that represent and recognize significant achievements.

Feb. 28, 2024

Teaching outside of DCAA

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Mr. Stanley (Stan) Jones is a senior level auditor in a field detachment office who enjoys music, quilting, card-making, and more. Stan’s early exposure to the arts was inspired by his mother, a retired bone-marrow transplant nurse. Continuing his mother’s legacy, Stan actively contributes to his community by volunteering to teach after-school care for high-risk, low-income families in his local community.

Feb. 23, 2024

2024 Leadership Conference: Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow

Denton, Tx. — The DCAA Leadership Conference is a critical event that offers a three-day immersive learning experience for upper-level leadership within DCAA. This year’s theme, “Learn Today, Lead Tomorrow,” emphasizes the need to continue learning to help ensure effective and successful long-term leadership and growth.

Feb. 22, 2024

Dave Bukauskas SES Induction Ceremony

Denton, Tx. — Mr. Dave Bukauskas was inducted as a member of the Senior Executive Services (SES) during a ceremony on Feb. 13, 2024, at DCAA’s 2024 Leadership Conference. Mr. Bukauskas is now the Deputy Regional Director, Central Region.

Feb. 15, 2024

Remembering Anita Bales

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Former DCAA Director Anita Bales passed away January 22, 2024, after a year-long illness. Ms. Bales served DCAA with unparalleled dedication and leadership for over 11 years, serving in both the Director and the Deputy Director position before retiring from DCAA on Jan. 28, 2022.

Feb. 14, 2024

Outside of DCAA: passions beyond auditing

Fort Belvoir, Va. — E.J. Rupert is an aspiring animated series writer who won first-place in the Creative Writing-Short Script category of the 2023 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition for his script, “Back to Fool.” E.J. will return to the National Veterans Creative Arts Competition in May of 2024 in Denver, Co. E.J. is also a part-time DJ, sings and plays the drums.

Feb. 13, 2024

DCAA Western Region auditors helped investigate a case that resulted in a $5 million settlement

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Merrill Technologies Group, Inc. (MTM), and its subsidiaries agreed to pay $5 million to resolve False Claims Act violations.

Jan. 23, 2024

DCAA Gives Happy and Exceeds Donation Goal for 2023 Combined Federal Campaign

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) concluded on January 15. DCAA employees contributed nearly 100 volunteer hours and pledged over $35,000, exceeding DCAA’s pledge goal of $33,000.

Jan. 9, 2024

David Johnson Awarded as FY2023 Presidential Meritorious Executive Recipient

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA’s Central Regional Director, Mr. David Johnson, was announced as a Presidential Meritorious Executive award recipient under the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense for the 2023 fiscal year (FY). This award recognizes distinguished and sustained accomplishments to an exclusive number of the Senior Executive Service (SES) for the fiscal year.

Dec. 14, 2023

DCAA Celebration Nurtures Camaraderie and Connections

Fort Belvoir, Va. — At the beginning of December, the DCAA Policy team hosted the annual DCAA Holiday Party. Hosted at Fort Belvoir, this annual event provides activities and opportunities for headquarter-based employees to connect. Attendees enjoyed a warm meal with sweet desserts, basket raffles, games, and more.

Nov. 28, 2023

DCAA Auditors Help with Investigation Resulting in $9 Million Settlement

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The DCAA Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS) helped investigate a case with Federal False Claims Act violations that resulted in a $9 million settlement.

Nov. 27, 2023

Western Region Audit Branch Office - Grand Opening

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The new Virtual Training Branch Office pilot successfully transitioned to the Western Audits Branch on Oct. 8, 2023. The Western Audits Branch benefits all current and future DCAA employees.

Nov. 22, 2023

Gulf Coast Branch Office Auditors Receive Special Recognition

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Members of the Gulf Coast Branch Office (GCBO) recently attended a meeting with the United States Coast Guard’s (USCG) Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Project Resident Office administration team. During the meeting, Captain Payne awarded OPC Commander Coins to GCBO members as appreciation for their excellent services.

Nov. 8, 2023

Commencement Ceremony Celebrates DDPL Graduates

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Director’s Development Program in Leadership (DDPL) recognized 25 new graduates on Friday, November 4. DDPL is an 18-month long executive level leadership program that plays a pivotal role preparing participants for high-level leadership roles and Senior Executive Service positions.

Oct. 31, 2023

DCAA Headquarters Encourages Employees to “Give Happy” with the Combined Federal Campaign

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) has officially begun! DCAA participates in this campaign every year and encourages participation. No donation is too small and volunteer opportunities are available.

Oct. 30, 2023

Ms. Kimberly Moore Inducted into Senior Executive Service

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Ms. Kimberly Moore was officially inducted into the Senior Executive Services (SES) during a ceremony on Oct. 20, 2023.

Oct. 27, 2023

Mercy Fodje receives commendation for outstanding work

Fort Belvoir, Va. — On October 24, 2023, Mercy Fodje, Branch Chief, Customer Relationship Management with the Office of Information Technology, received the Defense Contract Audit Agency commendation award for her outstanding achievements and dedication in establishing the Strategic Initiatives Group.

Oct. 26, 2023

Webinar Series Highlighting the Value DCAA Brings to Government Partners

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA is partnering with the Defense Acquisition University to host a series of DCAA specific webinar sessions. All sessions are scheduled 1–2:30 p.m. EST.

Oct. 24, 2023

OIS DCAA Auditors Recognized for Superior Work

New Haven, Ct. — Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS) team members Igor Yegoroff and Myron Antoniw, and previous OIS auditors Karen Yanochko, David Gotlib and Brian Green received the United States Attorney’s Award in recognition of their “superior efforts in the investigation and prosecution of U.S. ex rel. Balestrieri v. Triumph Actuation Systems – Connecticut LLC (Triumph)” on October 5.

Oct. 16, 2023

DCAA Auditors Help with Investigation Resulting in $600,000 Settlement

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA Auditor Diyana Flores, Supervisor Auditor Sandy Porter, and former Auditor Janet Leonard helped discover Federal False Claims Act violations that resulted in a $600,000 settlement. The American States Utility Services, Inc. (ASUS) will pay $600,000 for knowingly submitting inflated price quotes.

Oct. 13, 2023

Mentorship Program Prepares Future Leaders

Fort Belvoir, Va. — In early October, DCAA proudly celebrated the success of this year’s mentoring program. Mentoring Program Manager Kurt Virkaitis led this year’s cohort.

Oct. 2, 2023

DCAA and DCMA Oktoberfest Celebration – Strengthening Customer Relationships

Wiesbaden, Germany — Earlier this week, the DCAA European Branch Office participated in DCMA Europe's annual Oktoberfest gathering.  This event brought together approximately 35 participants from both organizations.  The event provided an enjoyable opportunity to savor delicious German food, appreciate traditional German Oktoberfest clothing of lederhosen and dirndls,

Sept. 21, 2023

Auditors Support Investigation Resulting in $4.4 Million Settlement

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA Auditor Gina Collier, Supervisory Auditors Sandy Storzieri and Tim Chase, and former Auditors Tim Griffith and Nellymar Cartegena supported an investigation that resulted in a $4.4 million settlement.