B-206673: Published: Jul 8, 1982. Publicly Released: Jul 8, 1982.

In response to a congressional request, GAO offered comments on one of the amendments to H.R. 5540 which applies Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage standards to the construction, repair, or alteration of any projects or equipment installation, funded by a guarantee, loan, or grant under amendments to the Defense Production Act. The amendments authorize the Secretary of Labor to fix minimum wages in a...

B-206673: Published: Apr 22, 1982. Publicly Released: Apr 22, 1982.

GAO stated its concerns regarding H.R. 5540, a proposed bill that would add a new section to the Defense Procurement Act of 1950. The original version of the proposed bill was reviewed because the amended version was not available. GAO suggested that subsection (b) be modified by: (1) deleting the language allowing the use of unobligated Department of Defense (DOD) balances and rescinded funds; (2...