Investigation of Questionable Invoicing Related to a DOI University Contract

OIG investigated allegations of questionable invoicing on a Department of the Interior University (DOIU) contract to develop “high quality interactive multimedia instruction” to train Government employees. A new Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the project suspected that the project had not actually been requested by DOIU. The COR also alleged that the contractor billed for services before kickoff meetings for two projects occurred, as is required by both contracts.
 

The allegations of questionable invoices and that the contractor did not follow the contract requirements were not substantiated. Our report was issued to the Office of Policy, Management and Budget for information.