Procurement fraud in the US Department of Defense: Implications for contracting processes and internal controls
Purpose This paper aims to explore selected real-world procurement fraud incidents in the
US Department of Defense (DoD) and the implications of these incidents to the DoD's
contracting processes and internal controls. Design/methodology/approach This paper
analyzes actual procurement fraud incidents and identifies in which phase of the contract
management process the fraud occurred and which internal control component was
associated with the fraud scheme. Findings The fraud incidents generally occurred during …
US Department of Defense (DoD) and the implications of these incidents to the DoD's
contracting processes and internal controls. Design/methodology/approach This paper
analyzes actual procurement fraud incidents and identifies in which phase of the contract
management process the fraud occurred and which internal control component was
associated with the fraud scheme. Findings The fraud incidents generally occurred during …
Purpose
This paper aims to explore selected real-world procurement fraud incidents in the US Department of Defense (DoD) and the implications of these incidents to the DoD’s contracting processes and internal controls.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper analyzes actual procurement fraud incidents and identifies in which phase of the contract management process the fraud occurred and which internal control component was associated with the fraud scheme.
Findings
The fraud incidents generally occurred during the source selection and the contract administration phases and involved the control activities, monitoring and control environment components of internal control.
Research limitations/implications
The fraud incidents are analyzed using contract management and internal control frameworks adopted by the US Government. Recommendations are developed for improving contracting processes and internal controls as an approach to deterring and detecting procurement fraud and may be applicable to other international public procurement bodies.
Practical implications
Governments are ensuring auditability in public procurement as a means of improving agency governance. The research findings suggest that an emphasis on capable contracting processes and effective internal controls should be adopted for fighting procurement fraud.
Social implications
Ensuring auditability in public procurement has a far-reaching effect in society. The value of capable processes and effective internal controls is gaining much attention in public agencies, as they strive for accountability, integrity and transparency in their governance processes.
Originality/value
By emphasizing capable processes and effective internal controls, governments can apply a strategic approach to detecting and deterring fraud and thus ensure that government monies are spent in the most effective and efficient ways.
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