Private Character of Contractor's Files and Work Papers

GAO was asked to reconsider the conclusion stated in decision B-192406, October 12, 1978, that the files and work papers of the law firm of Rogovin, Stern, and Huge (Rogovin) retain their private character unless they are voluntarily submitted to the Civil Service Commission with its final report, since they are not necessarily required to be submitted to the Commission pursuant to the contract between these two parties.

GAO was also asked to perform an investigative audit of Rogovin's performance of this contract and related matters.

GAO believes the initial conclusion to be correct.