Small Business Act: HUD's (Housing and Urban Development's) Disadvantaged Business Advocate Reports to Proper Management Level

摘要

The report reviews 13 agencies to determine their compliance with Section 15(k) of the Small Business Act. Sections 15(k)(1) and (2) of the Small Business Act require each federal agency with procurement powers to establish an OSDBU and require that the agency head appoint a Director for the office. Section 15(k)(3) requires that the Director shall be responsible only to and report directly to the agency head or deputy. The remaining subsections in Section 15(k) describe the Director's duties and responsibilities.