This July 1, the Defense Contract Audit Agency celebrates 60 years of auditing and financial advisory excellence with the beginning of a new decade of service.

The European Branch Office, Saudi Arabia Suboffice, recently identified $8.5 million in questioned costs on proposed amounts for unsettled flexibly priced contract reimbursements. Auditors Yousef Traish, Tarek Ali, James Rupert and Poppy Greer played an instrumental role in the audit’s success.

DCAA auditors from the Nashville Branch Office recently achieved significant savings during a $125 million incurred cost audit, reducing the audit time by 264 hours. The team’s work saved more than $45,000 on the reimbursable audit because of their strategic planning and proactive use of innovative tools and technology.

The DCAA Northrop Grumman Field Audit Office (FAO) recently supported U.S. Navy contracting officers with two high-value Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs) audits related to a multimillion-dollar military weapons program.

Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS) auditors recent supported the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) Tulsa Resident Office and the Assistant U.S. Attorney on a TRICARE fraud case.

DCAA Senior Auditor Tammy Wiseman and Financial Liaison Advisory (FLA) Kimberly Stanton recently delivered four initial training sessions for graduates of the U.S. Army Green Platoon Fellows Program.

The West Coast Branch Office recently audited a defense technology contractor’s federal accounting system and uncovered noncompliance with both the Defense and Standard Federal Acquisition Regulations, requiring the contractor to take corrective action.

The Operations Audit Liaison Division (OAL) is essential for strengthening communication and collaboration between DCAA and major offices involved with significant cost and pricing matters in defense contracting.

On the last Monday every May, Memorial Day honors the courage, sacrifice and unwavering commitment of the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who gave their lives to protect our nation.

DCAA Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS) auditors helped support a civil investigation resulting in a $1 million settlement to resolve False Claims Act allegations.