Abstract |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently using several large dollar value Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF) contracts. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated this audit of CPAF contracts to determine whether EPA: Used award fee plans that (1) clearly identified the specific award fee evaluation criteria, and (2) properly established performance indicators that are tied to the Agencys mission and goals; Achieved a higher level of performance in support of the Agency's mission through the use of award fees; and Sufficiently reviewed, approved, and awarded fees according to the established award fee plan. |