Tag Archives: Defense Contract Audit Agency
Negligent Audit Claim Barred by Discretionary Function Exception
The District Court for the District of Delaware granted the government’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction because a contractor’s allegations the Defense Contract Audit Agency violated the Federal Tort Claims Act were barred by the discretionary function exception. … Continue reading
Posted in Compliance, Cost Principles, Legal Decisions
Tagged Berkovitz v. U.S., contracting officer, DCAA audit, Defense Contract Audit Agency, disallowed costs, discretionary function exception, Federal Tort Claims Act, fraudulent claims, jurisdiction, professional judgment, public policy considerations, Supreme Court
Leave a comment
Northrop Grumman Settles Allegations It Improperly Charged Costs
The Justice Department announced this week that Northrop Grumman Corp. has paid the government $11.4 million to settle a claim for penalties provided under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and False Claims Act based on allegations the company failed to abide … Continue reading
