The GAO’s Report: Contracting with ANC-Owned 8(a) Firms; Potential Impact
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently issued a report, titled “Alaska Native Corporations: Oversight Weaknesses Continue to Limit SBA’s Ability to Monitor Compliance with 8(a) Program Requirements.” The report was prepared at the request of Senators McCaskill and Markey, and Congressman DeFazio, whom asked the GAO to examine the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) oversight of 8(a) contracts specifically awarded to Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs). Read the rest.