Iraq and Afghanistan: Agencies Face Challenges in Tracking Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Associated Personnel

Iraq and Afghanistan: Agencies Face Challenges in Tracking Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Associated Personnel
Author: John P. Hutton
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 15
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437931316

The DoD, State and the USAID have relied extensively on contractors, grantees, and coop. agreement recipients to support troops and civilian personnel and carry out reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The agencies identified common info. on their contracts, grants, coop. agreements, and associated personnel. In their July 2008 memo. of understanding, the three agencies designated the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) as their system for tracking the required info. This statement addresses: (1) how a lack of info. hinders agencies' management and oversight of contracts, grants, coop. agreements, and associated personnel; and (2) the status of the agencies' continued efforts to implement SPOT.

Iraq and Afghanistan

Iraq and Afghanistan
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2018-05-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781719040747

Iraq and Afghanistan: Agencies Face Challenges in Tracking Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Associated Personnel

Iraq and Afghanistan

Iraq and Afghanistan
Author: John P. Hutton
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2011
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1437940757

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. The DoD and State and the USAID have relied extensively on contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements for a wide range of services in Afghanistan and Iraq. However, the agencies have faced challenges in obtaining sufficient information to manage these contracts and assistance instruments. This report assessed the implementation of the Synchronized Pre-Deployment and Operational Tracker and data reported by the three agencies for Afghanistan and Iraq for FY 2009 and the first half of FY 2010 on the: (1) number of contractor and assistance personnel, including those providing security; (2) number of personnel killed or wounded; and (3) number and value of contracts and assistance instruments and extent of competition for new awards. Illus.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Subcommittee on National Security
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2014
Genre: Corruption
ISBN:

Foreign Operations: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight

Foreign Operations: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight
Author: Jacqueline Williams-Bridgers
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 15
Release: 2011-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1437984401

The State Dept. (State) and the USAID implement a broad range of U.S. government activities and programs overseas, including the conduct of diplomacy, development and security assistance, and efforts to combat terrorism and narcotics trafficking, among others. The President has requested $55.7 billion for State and USAID in FY 2012, an increase of nearly 8% over FY 2010 funding levels. This testimony discusses four cross-cutting areas of U.S. foreign policy as implemented by State and USAID: (1) investments in key partner nations; (2) building the capacity of U.S. agencies to advance foreign policy priorities; (3) contractor oversight and accountability; and (4) strategic planning and performance measurement. This is a print on demand report.

Warfighter Support: Cultural Change Needed to Improve How DoD Plans for and Manages Operational Contract Support

Warfighter Support: Cultural Change Needed to Improve How DoD Plans for and Manages Operational Contract Support
Author: William M. Solis
Publisher: DIANE Publishing Inc.
Total Pages: 25
Release: 2011-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1437936423

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Discusses the challenges the DoD faces in institutionalizing operational contract support throughout the Dept. The institutionalization of operational contract support includes planning for the use of contractors, training of military personnel on the use of contractor support, accurately tracking contractor use, and establishing measures to ensure that contractors are accountable. This statement focuses on the extent to which DoD has institutionalized operational contract support. It is based on recently published reports and testimonies that examined planning for operational contract support and DoD's efforts to manage and oversee contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan. Illustrations.