Evaluation of Administrative Procedures at the Synthetic Fuels Corporation
RCED-83-27
Published: Oct 18, 1982. Publicly Released: Oct 18, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed the progress of the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation in establishing contracting practices for professional support services as well as its controls over fund withdrawals from the Department of the Treasury and fund disbursement procedures. In addition, the report describes steps taken to establish a corporation salary structure and the activities of the Office of the Inspector General.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation | The Chairman of the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation should issue guidelines for implementing the corporation's policy and procedure for administering contractual arrangements to all offices. Such guidelines should include guidance on the roles and responsibilities of the Office of Administration and program offices to ensure that: (1) the need for goods and services in each contract are adequately documented, and (2) if competition is limited by such factors as short response time or unique services needs, written justification is provided for the limitation. |
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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| United States Synthetic Fuels Corporation | The Chairman of the Synthetic Fuels Corporation should ensure that access to assets are permitted only in accordance with management authorization by keeping cash and blank checks in a locked safe in a restricted area. |
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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Topics
Accounting proceduresContract administrationFunds managementInternal controlsProcurement practicesSynthetic fuelsEmployee compensationEnergy securityProcurementAdministrative expenses