Base Level Procurement Audit at Fort Knox

An audit of base level procurement at Fort Knox disclosed a number of serious deficiencies in planning, estimating, contract format and usage, contractor performance, and inspection.

Some of the resulting adverse effects included performance of unneeded work while valid requirements went undone, unbalanced contractor bidding, contract overpayments, potential liability to contractors for damages, failure to meet contract specifications, unsightly conditions, and inadequate documentation to support contract payments. Further, command decisions concerning exterior painting contracts were extremely costly and appear unjustified. Also identified were situations involving conflict of interest and potential collusion and fraud. As deficiencies were documented they were brought to the attention of staff members, who were extremely cooperative and have initiated many corrective actions.

Recommendations

Our recommendations from this work are listed below with a Contact for more information. Status will change from "In process" to "Open," "Closed - implemented," or "Closed - not implemented" based on our follow up work.

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