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RCED-85-12 1 (1985-01-04)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabexa0001 and id is 1 raw text is: , s Nmto be relased o' d d do t9_.nfef * Ae~0111111 O~ xcept Off the ls's of speallf opYods 64 Oft Off of C, 5sI4msa| Relatiemf.. BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL Report To The Chairman, Subcommittee On Oversight And Investigations Committee On Energy And Commerce House Of Representatives OF THE UNITED STATES The Environmental Protection Agency Should Better Manage Its Use Of Contractors The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) relies on contractor support to augment its staff. In fiscal year 1983, for instance, EPA spent an estimated $215 million for contract employee services. GAO found that EPA has not (1) monitored contractors' activities to ensure that performance remains cost-effective or (2) performed reviews to ensure that contractor employees were not establishing policy or performing other types of work traditionally reserved for federal employees. EPA obtains about 88 percent of its contract support through cost-reimbursable contracts. These contracts provide EPA maximum flexibility in accomplishing program objectives, but offer limited incentive for the contractor to control costs. GAO believes that EPA is missing opportunities to control costs through the increased use of fixed-price contracts. In addition, GAO noted that EPA, contraryto its regulations, has dir4ld contractors to perform work outside the scope of their contracts and to award sole-source subcontracts to firms selected by EPA. EPA is emphasizing the accomplishment of program goals and objectives at the expense of sound contract management. GAO believes that improved contract management and adherence to federal procurement regulations wil( help EPA not only improve the quality of contractor work but also assist in meeting program objectives. GAO makes several recommendations to improve EPA's management of its contract activities. GAO/RCED-85-12 CcOU ITS 13 0I1 JANUARY 4.1985 w

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