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OIG recommends that A/OPE develop and implement a process to randomly sample and verify the completeness of contract files, including contract files maintained by contracting officers' representatives and other supporting personnel.
OIG recommends that A/OPE provide the results of its reviews as set forth in recommendation one to the appropriate bureaus and offices to ensure that contracting officers, contracting officers' representatives, as well as their supervisors and other supporting personnel who do not adequately maintain contract files are held accountable and are required to update contract files in accordance with Federal and Department policies.
OIG recommends that the Under Secretary for Management ensure that contracting officers and their supporting personnel, and A/OPE specialists conducting oversight visits, have resources sufficient to maintain adequate contract files in accordance with relevant regulations and policies.