Audit of the Contract Closeout Process for Contracts Supporting the U.S. Mission in Afghanistan

OIG recommends that the Bureau of Administration, Office of the Procurement Executive, in consultation with the Bureau of Administration, Office of Logistics Management, Office of Acquisitions Management, develop and implement a requirement for contracting officers to maintain a “Contract Chronology” for each contract file. The “Contract Chronology” should include assignment of and changes in key contract personnel and key milestones through the life of the contract.

OIG recommends that the Bureau of Administration, Office of the Procurement Executive, in consultation with the Bureau of Administration, Office of Logistics Management, Office of Acquisitions Management, require that departing contracting officers certify the completeness and accuracy of their contract files prior to their departure.