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PLRD-82-21 1 (1981-12-02)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabcrt0001 and id is 1 raw text is: I ( UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE I I 70O WASINGTON, D C. 20548 PROCUREMrM. LOG IsVies, AND EAD N SS DVISION December 2, 1981 B-20 5214I The Honorable Ralph Regula 116970 House of Representatives Dear Mr. Regula: Subject: Access to Certain Consulting Service Contract Information (PLRD-82-21) On July 9, 1981, you asked us to study Federal agencies' implementation of a reporting requirement on consulting services. This requirement resulted from an amendment to each appropriation Dill which you sponsored. In subsequent discussions with your Office, it was decided that, in lieu of the requested study, we would answer the following four questions on consulting service contracts and the public's access to information about these contracts. I. How can a citizen obtain infor-iaatin on Government spending for consultants) Public Law 93-400 requires that a system for collecting and disseminating procurement data be established. This system is embodied in the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), which was established under the policy direction of the Office of Management and Budget's Office of Federal Procurement Policy in February 1978. The FPDS requires that procurement data be reported in a uniform manner by all executive agencies making acquLsitions from appropriated funds. The FPDS data covers all prime contract actions (over $10,000) awarded to non-Federal sources for supplies, equipment, construction, and services. One of the specific data elements tnat is kept on each contract action is a determination of whether the procurement is for consulting services. Starting with f_scal year 1980 summary data, the FPDS is preparing a special analysis on use of consult- ing services by executive departments and agencies. An additional special analysis on consulting services is planned for f3scal year 1982. It will De a quarterly report on the top 100 consult- ing contractors by agency. Citizens can receive, free of charge, one copy of almost all standard reports (including special analyses) prepared by the FPDS. However, there is a fee for some of the larger standard reports, including a descriptive listing of all contract actions. (942091)

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