Internal Control Weaknesses at Department of Energy Research Laboratories
Gao ID: AFMD-83-38 December 15, 1982GAO was asked to review selected functional areas at several Department of Energy (DOE) research laboratories; these areas included internal controls over procurement, property management, and payroll.
GAO found that: (1) DOE headquarters directed Government Owned Contract Operated (GOCO) research laboratories to procure the services of specific consultants and consulting firms, thereby circumventing effective procurement controls; and (2) laboratories improperly subcontracted for consultants and other professionals. GAO also noted that, in some cases, several practices involving subcontracting for consultants appear to have led to waste or misuse of Federal funds.
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