Accounting System | Cost Analysis | C P S R | Internal Audits | Proposal Pricing

A mock CPSR, followed by one-on-one and seminar training reduces actual CPSR surprises.

Preparation for Contractor Procurement System Reviews

Defense Division of a Fortune 500
Reviewed over a dozen P.O. files and subcontracts, carefully evaluating Source Justifications and Price Justifications. Noted inadequate support for claimed competition; chronology of solicitation through award dates; and compliance with Teaming Agreements, import/export regulations, and other laws. Discussed correctable documentation with the Procurement Director plus recommended wording/approach changes to facilitate audits and strengthen compliance. Wrote a Subcontract Administration cost/price analysis Desk Guide and conducted one-on-one training with Subcontract Administrators.

Government Electronic Systems Division of a Fortune 200
Performed a comprehensive, mock CPSR in preparation for the first DCMA-DCAA CPSR. Reported two types of findings to management: 1] one-time errors with an assessment of risk (probability of exposure with likely outcome of exposure) and with recommended mitigating documentation; 2] systemic errors with recommended changes to policies and procedures (new/revised drafts) and/or re-training toward practices in compliance with approved procedures. Conducted one-on-one training with Subcontract Administrators and Buyers. Developed and presented seminar training for staff. Division successfully passed the subsequent CPSR.

Ordnance Division of a Fortune 200
Performed a comprehensive, mock CPSR in preparation for the first DCMA-DCAA CPSR. Reported two types of findings to management: 1] one-time errors with an assessment of risk (probability of exposure with likely outcome of exposure) and with recommended mitigating documentation; 2] systemic errors with recommended changes to policies and procedures (new/revised drafts) and/or re-training toward practices in compliance with approved procedures. Conducted one-on-one training with Subcontract Administrators and Buyers. Developed and presented seminar training for staff. Division successfully passed the subsequent CPSR.