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GAO Seeks Improvements to Contractor Whistleblower Pilot Program
A report issued by the Government Accountability Office recommends improvements to the Pilot Program for Enhancement of Contractor Employee Whistleblower Protections. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (PL 112-239) added 41 USC 4712 to create a four-year … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, FAR, Government Accountability Office
Tagged Contractor Whistleblower Pilot Program, FAR 52.203-17, GAO, Government Accountability Office, pilot program, whistleblowers
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2017 NDAA Creates New Defense CAS Board
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (PL 114-328) establishes a new Cost Accounting Standards Board specific to the Department of Defense. Section 820 of the NDAA adds 10 USC 190 to create a seven-member panel chaired by … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, Cost Principles, DFARS, FAR
Tagged accounting practices, allocation of costs, boards of contract appeals, Cost Accounting Standards, Cost Accounting Standards Board, Department of Defense, federal courts, generally accepted accounting principles, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, PL 114-328
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New Administration Expected to Bring Significant Legal and Regulatory Changes
Wolters Kluwer has prepared a white paper addressing the expected legal and regulatory impact of the incoming Trump administration, including the effect on government contracts. You can download the white paper here.
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Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces FAR Rule Enjoined
One day before an October 25, 2016, effective date, the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas enjoined on a nationwide basis the implementation of portions of the final rule issued in FAC 2005-90 and related Department of Labor … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, Contract Awards, FAR, General, Legal Decisions, Small Business
Tagged agency labor compliance advisors, contract clauses, contracting officers, Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-90, Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, labor laws, solicitation provisions
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2017 Contractor Minimum Wage Increased to $10.20
The Department of Labor has announced the 2017 minimum wage rate for contracts covered by Executive Order 13658, Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors. The 2014 executive order raised the hourly minimum wage paid by contractors to workers performing work … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, Other, Regulations
Tagged Department of Labor, Executive Order 13658, federal contractor minimum wage
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DFARS Rule Clarifies Allowability of Costs Related to Counterfeit Electronic Parts
The Department of Defense has finalized its proposed rule addressing the allowability of costs of counterfeit electronic parts or suspect counterfeit electronic parts and the cost of rework or corrective action. The final rule in DFARS Case 2016-D004 amends the … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, Cost Principles, DFARS, Regulations
Tagged allowability, costs, Counterfeit Electronic Parts, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement, Department of Defense, DFARS 231.205–71, DFARS 252.246-7008, DFARS Case 2016-D004, DOD, Final Rule, Suspect counterfeit electronic parts
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FAC 2005-90 Finalizes Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule
The Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council has issued Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-90, which contains one final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The rule, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces (FAR Case 2014-025), implements Executive Order 13673 (as amended by E.O. 13683 … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, Contract Awards, FAR, General, Small Business
Tagged agency labor compliance advisors, contract clauses, contracting officers, Executive Order 13673, Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces, Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-90, Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council, labor laws, Small Entity Compliance Guide, solicitation provisions
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