Role of the Navy Comptroller in Managing the OMB Circular A-76 Process

摘要

This thesis examines the role of the Navy field activity comptroller in theacquisition and contracting process under OMB Circular A-76. It contains practical ideas, concepts and comments regarding acquisition and contracting under OMB Circular A-76 by experienced field comptrollers. The thesis is structured toward the newly reported comptroller who has little, if any, experience in the Navy financial management arena. This thesis will provide that comptroller with a basic understanding of the problems and processes involved with acquisition and contracting. It attempts to promote an understanding of contracting under OMB Circular A-76 so that the new comptroller can apply the principles discussed for better decision making the acquisition process.