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Audit of FTC Resources and Support for Expert Witness Contracting Officer Representatives

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Type
Audit
Description
This is a performance audit that the OIG conducted to determine whether the FTC’s Bureau of Competition expert witness contracts are administered in accordance with federal requirements.
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Federal Trade Commission OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

We recommend that the Executive Director in coordination with theDirector of the Financial Management Office develop a strategy for establishing formal trainingregimen addressing the specific processes entailed in acquiring, managing, and closing out expertwitness contracts.

https://www.oversight.gov/report/FTC/Audit-FTC-Resources-and-Support-Expert-Wit…

We recommend that the Executive Director in coordination with theDirector of Financial Management Office develop a process that allows for CORS to receiverecognition for and feedback on their COR duties.

https://www.oversight.gov/report/FTC/Audit-FTC-Resources-and-Support-Expert-Wit…