In late 2010, DoD procedures were amended and will likely result in fewer proposal audits. However, this good news comes with a dark cloud. The reduction in proposal audits is likely to be countered by an increase in other DCAA audits. Accounting firm Cherry, Bekaert, & Holland listed a few areas that may come under increased DCAA scrutiny. Two that caught our attention are:
- Be more aggressive in regard to system and internal control audits.
- Increase its scrutiny of incurred cost submissions.
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