Information on Labor's Awards to the Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America
HRD-83-33
Published: Mar 28, 1983. Publicly Released: Apr 27, 1983.
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GAO reviewed the Department of Labor's award and administration of contracts to the Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Inc. (OIC/A), a national organization which provides assistance to its local affiliates on the management and operation of employment training programs.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Labor | The Secretary of Labor should require specificity in future technical assistance type contracts, particularly with respect to quantifiable objectives which should provide the basis for adequate assessment of the awardees' activities. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Labor | The Secretary of Labor should award future technical assistance contracts competitively in accordance with revised contract award procedures. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Contract administrationEmployment assistance programsFunds managementProgram evaluationProgram managementSole source procurementTechnical assistanceTraining utilizationReorganizationIndustrialization