Overview
This section establishes the regulatory framework for executive agencies to provide annual reports to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding activities performed by service contractors. It implements statutory requirements aimed at increasing transparency and oversight of the federal service contract workforce.
Key Rules
- Statutory Mandate: Implements Section 743(a) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010.
- Agency Applicability: Applies to executive agencies covered by the Federal Activities Inventory Reform (FAIR) Act, specifically excluding the Department of Defense (DoD).
- Reporting Frequency: Agencies are required to report contractor activity data to the OMB on an annual basis.
- Public Disclosure: All information compiled in the service contract inventory must be made accessible to the general public.
Practical Implications
- Service contractors working for civilian agencies must track and provide specific activity data to ensure their client agencies can meet annual OMB reporting deadlines.
- The requirement for public accessibility means that data regarding the scope and cost of contractor-performed functions is subject to scrutiny by competitors, oversight bodies, and the public.