Procurement Practices and Procedures of the Forest Service Intermountain Region

A limited survey was conducted of the procurement practices and procedures of the Forest Service Intermountain Region. The survey included a study of procedures for determining needs, obtaining competition, making purchases, and receiving and controlling materials or services acquired. GAO reviewed contracts for construction, maintenance and repair, tree thinning, tree planting, land appraisal, refuse removal, and vehicle rental. Open market, over-the-counter, and imprest fund purchases were also reviewed.