March 4, 2025

West Coast Branch Office receives positive customer feedback

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The West Coast Branch Office Field Detachment (FD) and Nevada sub-office received positive feedback during a semi-annual program management review with the contractor and customer.

Feb. 25, 2025

Joshua Monthie awarded for outstanding contributions to audit team

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Supervisory Auditor Joshua (Josh) Monthie was recently awarded the Corporate Audit Directorate (CAD) Director’s coin for his outstanding contributions to the audit team. His critical thinking and proactive approach to work helped identify $42 million in questioned costs

Feb. 18, 2025

The Michaels, a unique DCAA family

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Many connections can be found at the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Friends, colleagues, and even families are found across the regions and offices within DCAA. Among the families working at DCAA, many are spouses, some are children and parents; but one family has a unique reputation at the agency.

Jan. 29, 2025

A legacy of DCAA service

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Many connections can be found at the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Friends, colleagues, and even families are found across the regions and offices within DCAA. Among the families working at DCAA, many are spouses, some are children and parents, and one family is Julie Long’s. Julie is a Program Analyst whose family legacy spans three generations and nearly 60 years of service to DCAA.

Dec. 31, 2024

Holiday Cheer and Networking

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA personnel in Headquarters participated in the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) tree lighting ceremony on December 10 at the McNamara Headquarters complex. The Headquarters annual holiday party took place on the second floor of the McNamara Headquarters building later that week on December 12.

Dec. 30, 2024

Mr. Joseph Bucsko joins Senior Executive Service as the Deputy Regional Director, Eastern Region

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Mr. Joseph Bucsko was officially inducted into the Senior Executive Services (SES) during a ceremony on Dec. 11, 2024.

Dec. 11, 2024

Ms. Debbra Caw awarded 2024 Meritorious Presidential Rank Award

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Ms. Debbra Caw earned the 2024 Meritorious Presidential Rank Award (PRA), one of the most prestigious awards in the career civilian service.

Dec. 5, 2024

Ms. Ida Pham joins the Senior Executive Service

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Ms. Ida Pham joined the Senior Executive Service (SES) as the Deputy Regional Director, Western Region, in October 2024.

Nov. 22, 2024

Setting the Tempo via Town Hall

Reston, Va. — On Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, Ms. Jennifer Desautel, DCAA Director, hosted a town hall for approximately 250 DCAA attendees from 13 field audit offices within the Eastern Region, Field Detachment and Headquarters.

Oct. 24, 2024

Ms. Jennifer Desautel Appointed DCAA Director

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Ms. Jennifer Desautel was appointed as the Director of the Defense Contract Audit Agency on Oct. 20, 2024. Ms. Desautel is a results-driven leader with a proven track record in driving transformative and strategic change, while leveraging advanced technologies to enhance capabilities.

Oct. 18, 2024

A warm goodbye and thank you to Ms. Terri Dilly, DCAA Director

Arlington, Va. — After devoting more than three decades to Federal service, Ms. Terri Dilly, Director, retired on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.

Oct. 16, 2024

Mentor Perspectives on the DCAA Mentorship Program

Fort Belvoir, Va. — The 2023 Mentorship Program cohort just completed another year of success, shining a light on the value this program brings to all participants. This year, we spoke with a few mentors who shared their experiences and perspectives on the program, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how mentorship at DCAA creates lasting impacts.

Sept. 17, 2024

Laura Michaels awarded for workforce development contributions

Fort Belvoir, Va. — On Aug. 28, 2024, Laura Michaels, Corporate Audit Manager in the Central Region, was awarded the Contributions to Workforce Development award.

Aug. 7, 2024

Three Auditors Presented with 2023 Annual Awards

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA presented annual awards to three distinct members of the agency for their outstanding work and dedication to DCAA’s mission.

July 15, 2024

Joyce McKenna Presented Prestigious William B. Petty Award

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Ms. Joyce McKenna is the Deputy Director of the GD-RTX Corporate Audit Directorate (CAD) office. As a result of Ms. McKenna’s outstanding work, she is this year’s recipient of the William B. Petty Special Achievement Award for Management Excellence.

June 17, 2024

Kathy Fastenau: Recipient of the United States Attorney’s Office Award

Fort Belvoir, Va. — Kathy Fastenau is a Senior Auditor with the Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS). The United States Attorney’s Office-Central District of California (USAO) selected Kathy as a recipient of the 20th Annual Law Enforcement Award for her outstanding work in support of the USAO’s prosecutions and litigation.

May 28, 2024

Pam Kochis receives the Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice award

Fort Belvoir, Va. — DCAA Operations Investigative Support Auditor Pam Kochis was honored with the Excellence in the Pursuit of Justice Award on May 16, 2024. This prestigious award recognizes federal, state, and local law enforcement partners for their exceptional contributions to the Department of Justice mission.

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 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. 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. 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. 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.