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092736 1 (1970-06-30)

handle is hein.gao/gaobacwqa0001 and id is 1 raw text is: -C UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE / WASHINGTON, D C. 20548 CIVIL DIVISION JN 3 0 1970 Dear Mr. Jobe: The General Accounting Office has reviewed theprocurement policies and practices rpc n m G e-the- Maritime Administrat 0 The adcompanying report summarizes the results of our review. Our review showed that the policies and procedures prescribed by the Federal Procurement Regulations with regard to the type of contract used, selection of contractor, and documentation required to support procure- ment actions were not always followed. Our review also showed that one contract was awarded for 2 years although statutes generally prohibit contracts extending for more than 1 year and that the method whereby this contract could be renewed was improper. We are bringing these matters to your attention at this time so that the results of our review and our recommendations can be considered during the implementation of the consolidation of Department of Commerce procure- ment activities in the Washington, D. C. area which was announced by the Secietary of Commerce on August 7, 1969. We acknowledge the cooperation extended to owr representatives during our review and we would appreciate being advised of the actions you propose to take on our recommendations. Should you wish to discuss these matters further, we would be pleased to meet with you or members of your staff at your convenience. Copies of this report are being sent to the Mari- time Administrator and to the Director, Office of Audits, for their information. Sincerely yours, Henry Eschwege Associate Direftor Enclosure The Honorable Larry A. Jobe Assistant Secretary for Administration Department of Commerce

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