‘Much of the contingency-contract waste and fraud could have been avoided. Unless changes are made, continued waste and fraud will undercut the effectiveness of money spent in future operations, whether they involve hostile threats overseas or national emergencies here at home requiring military participation and interagency response. Responsibility for this state of affairs lies with Congress, the White House, federal departments, the military services, agency leadership, contractors, and individuals who abuse the system.’
The full report, plus two interim and five special reports submitted previously, can be read or downloaded at the Commission’s website, www.wartimecontracting.gov.
The co-chairs expressed appreciation to many officials in government, military, academia, and industry who cooperated in the Commission’s research, hearings, meetings, and travel. “In particular,” Shays said, “we are grateful for the long-standing interest and support of U.S. Senators Jim Webb, Claire McCaskill, Susan Collins, and Joseph Lieberman, and U.S. Representatives Darrell Issa and John Tierney.”
(Source: Commission on Wartime Contracting)
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