Audit Report: OAS-M-08-08

Management Controls over Small Business Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Office of Inspector General

July 2, 2008
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July 2, 2008

Management Controls over Small Business Opportunities at Oak Ridge National Laboratory

In 2002, the President stated in his Small Business Agenda that the Federal government should break out functions to contract with small businesses wherever practicable. In the Small Business Act, Congress also declared its support of small businesses. In support of the President's small business agenda and congressional direction, the Department of Energy (Department) established a policy for small businesses to receive the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors.

Topic: Management and Administration

  • In 2002, the President stated in his Small Business Agenda that the Federal government
    should break out functions to contract with small businesses wherever practicable. In the
    Small Business Act, Congress also declared its support of small businesses. In support of
    the President's small business agenda and congressional direction, the Department of
    Energy (Department) established a policy for small businesses to receive the maximum
    practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors.