Outsourcing of Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Bus and Taxi Service Operations

摘要

Introduction. We performed the audit in response to allegations to the Defense Hotline that the Defense Supply Center, Columbus, outsourcing study for bus and taxi service operations was based on incorrect methodology. The complainants also questioned whether Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-76 procedures applied to the contracting out of the motor pool operations. The Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Office of Installation Services operates the motor pool with a staff of 12 full-time civilian employees, including 9 drivers who perform the taxi and shuttle bus service. This is the second report on Defense agencies and field activities commercial activities programs. Objectives. The overall audit objective was to evaluate the reasonableness of in-house cost estimates for outsourcing studies initiated by the Defense agencies. The specific objective of this audit was to determine the merit of the allegations made to the Defense Hotline. We did not review the Defense Supply Center, Columbus, management control program because of the limited scope of the complaint. Results. The audit substantiated the allegation that the Defense Supply Center, Columbus, outsourcing study for bus and taxi service operations was based on incorrect methodology. Installation Services officials did not comply with legal and policy requirements for outsourcing commercial activities, and created unnecessary disruption and distrust within the motor pool.