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Use of Formal Advertising by Civilian Agencies

Published: Jan 25, 1982. Publicly Released: Jan 25, 1982.
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GAO examined the procurement practices and procedures used by selected bureaus of the Department of the Interior. The purpose of the review was to determine the bureaus' efficiency and effectiveness in awarding formally advertised contracts and negotiated contracts. The following bureaus were selected for review: the Bureau of Reclamation, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the National Park Service.

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USBR: Lower Missouri Region Bureau officials should frequently perform procurement management reviews.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Engineering and Research Center, Denver, CO Bureau officials should frequently perform procurement management reviews.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
NPS: Rocky Mountain Regional Office Bureau officials should frequently perform procurement management reviews.
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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