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Report Number:

2006-029

Report Title:

Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - Contract Management - Operational Audit

Report Period:

07/2003-02/2005

Release Date:

09/20/2005

This operational audit, for the period July 2003 through February 2005, focused on Department procedures and practices for selecting contractors and administering contracted projects.  In general, the Department effectively managed the contracts tested; however, some improvements can be made.

Finding No. 1:  The Department did not require individuals taking part in the contractor selection process to attest in writing as to their independence and impartiality with respect to the entities evaluated and selected.

Finding No. 2:  The Department had not implemented policies and procedures containing comprehensive guidance relative to the monitoring of contractor performance.

The Commissioner's response is included in its entirety at the end of this report as Exhibit A.