GSA's Multiple Award Schedule Program

GAO conducted a review of an audit performed by the General Services Administration's (GSA) Office of Audits and Investigations concerning the Federal Supply Service in response to a Senate request to determine if proper auditing procedures were followed. Results indicated that the audit findings were generally accurate. The Federal Supply Service should, as previously stated in the GSA audit; discontinue the use of all multiple award Federal Supply Schedules and develop performance specifications to encourage competition, improve the degree of professionalism of contracting officers, and establish a system for setting target figures in budgeting and measuring cost savings for improved efficiency.