We are excited to announce that DCAA rose 25 places in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government evaluation. Rank is determined by employee responses to the Federal Employee Survey on engagement and satisfaction.

In February 2024, DCAA launched an optional Service Request Form to the Request an Audit webpage. The new Service Request Form will replace the previous link on June 3, 2024, and includes three new features.

Sudhanshu Singha is a Senior Auditor in an Eastern Region branch office and has five years of experience at DCAA. His parents were born in India and immigrated to the United States after they got married; while Sudhanshu was born in the US, he finds his heritage impacts his daily life.

David Kim is a Program Manager for the Headquarters Policy Incurred Cost Division. Before this role, he gained extensive experience in various positions within DCAA including auditor, supervisor, and technical specialist. David’s cultural background and upbringing profoundly influenced his leadership style.

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.

Charity Quan is a Regional Audit Manager (RAM) for the Western Region. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., she is the sixth of seven children in a large family that immigrated from southern China and is the second child of her family born in the United States. This perspective shapes her approach to leadership in both her personal and professional life.

Cuong “Kong” Chau is a Field Audit Office Manager whose journey is deeply influenced by his heritage and family. Building on his family’s values, Kong’s exposure to diverse cultures and challenging environments has further shaped who he is today.

To celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, the Department of Defense announced Alicia Freelon as the distinguished recipient of the Spirit of Service Award, Mentoring and Developing Others. She received her award during a ceremony at the Pentagon on May 9, 2024. This award honors her exemplary dedication to mentorship and leadership within the public sector.

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, we shine a spotlight on our leaders who reflect the theme, "Advancing Leaders Through Innovation." These stories exemplify more than resilience and determination, they also underscore the transformative power of embracing one's cultural heritage in leadership. Ida Pham, a Regional Audit Manager in the Western Region currently working as the Acting Deputy Director, reflects on how her Vietnamese heritage shapes her leadership style.

The Defense Contract Audit Agency joins the Defense Department recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. This year’s theme is “Building Connected Communities,” emphasizing the importance of working together to make impactful and meaningful changes.