Inspector General Reports
Reports from three inspector general offices provide insights into recommended improvements in contingency contracting:
- The DoD Inspector General
- The Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction
- The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
More information on each of these is available below.
US Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoDIG) Reports
The Department of Defense Inspector General provides independent, relevant, and timely oversight of the Department of Defense. The DoD has examined a range of contingency contracting issues over the years. Examples of recent topics include:
- Contingency Contracting: A Framework for Reform (D-2010-059, May 2010)
- Defense Contract Management Agency Acquisition Workforce for Southwest Asia (D-2010-051, Apr 2010)
More reports are available on the DoDIG report page
Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR)* Reports
Congress created the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) to provide independent and objective oversight of Iraq reconstruction projects and activities. SIGIR provides quarterly and semi-annual reports to the U.S. Congress. Copies of those reports are available at:
*The Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction closed its doors in October 2013. The link above is to the archived website captured by the University of North Texas Cyber Cemetery in association with the National Archives and Records Administration.
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) Reports
Congress created the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to provide independent and objective oversight of Afghanistan reconstruction projects and activities. SIGAR provides quarterly reports to the U.S. Congress. Copies of those reports are available at: