The DCAA and You
The term "Comp Time" is often overused and can mean different things to different people. When DCAA uses the term comp time, they are referring to the excess hours Most contractors follow total time accounting but even with total time accounting the contractor can institute a compensatory time
Certifications - 8(a), SDB, DBE, WOB, VOB, SDVOB
Please review the restrictions on fees for Applicant and Participant Representative Fees! 13 CFR 124.4 Inquiry: What restrictions apply to fees for applicant and Participant representatives? Response: (a) The compensation received by any packager, agent or representative of an 8(a) applicant or Participant for assisting the applicant in
The DCAA and You
Total Time Accounting and Uncompensated Overtime - Are You Giving Away Hours? The following is an excerpt from an article I came across during one of my research sessions. I usually have a name or website to provide, but I don't on this one, except for the link
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The freedom to fail is vital if you're going to succeed. If at first you don't succeed, you're about average! The people who are really failures are those who set their standards so low, keep the bar at such a safe level, that they
Cost and Pricing
INQUIRY: Hi Paul, I, along with two colleagues, took you Cost & Pricing class in El Paso, TX yesterday. I have two quick questions that I’m hoping you will answer. I’m currently putting together information for our Pools and Bases. My two questions are: 1)I’m trying
Cost and Pricing
INQUIRY: Hi Paul, we need some advice on how to handle the following. Our scenario is we cannot get a corp acct credit card at this time. So when our employees travel we give them a travel debit card to use for all expense which hits our travel expense bank
Other Items of Interest
I would like to openly share a few personal thoughts on Cost and Pricing and the task I was charged with pertaining to this discipline over the years. I am often asked why I do not provide even more advanced training in this critical discipline or why I haven'
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Everyone that reads this may not be Christian, however satan makes no distinction in who he deceives or distracts from his true purpose. I hope God guides you receiving that which directs you to Truth. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels, he said,
Cost and Pricing
Limits on A&E Overhead Rates - Are there any? I am contacting you at the recommendation of our local SBA district regarding a questions I have on calculating the overhead rate for an IDIQ contract. I am completing the rate schedule worksheet which includes the standard hourly rate
Cost and Pricing
Adding Markup on Direct Travel - What is Reasonable? INQUIRY: In your experience what do contractors do as a rule about Travel? Is there usually some kind of administrative markup applied or not? What would you say is the norm? Is there a range of markup %’s that might be
Government Contracting Process
DEFENSE CONTRACT AUDIT AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD, SUITE 2135 FORT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6219 IN REPLY REFER TO PSP 730.8.B.1/2010-003 February 18, 2011 11-PSP-003(R) MEMORANDUM FOR REGIONAL DIRECTORS, DCAA DIRECTOR, FIELD DETACHMENT, DCAA HEADS OF PRINCIPAL STAFF ELEMENTS, HQ, DCAA SUBJECT:
Cost Allowability (FAR 31)
Compensation/Bonus Guidelines for the ASSHTO AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) INQUIRY: Do you have any sample bonus plan language or can you tell me where to find some that will stand up to the new ASSHTO Audit Guide requirements? AASHTO (American Association of State Highway
