Defense Contract Audit Agency

Government AdministrationVirginia, United States1001-5000 Employees

The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) is a U.S. government agency within the Department of Defense that provides audit and financial advisory services to the DoD and other federal entities responsible for procurement and contract administration. It operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer and is based in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. As a sizable government organization, it supports the government's acquisition and contract management functions.

Its mission emphasizes prudent stewardship of taxpayer dollars by delivering high-quality contract audits and related services to ensure that warfighters receive what they need at fair and reasonable prices. The agency upholds values such as teamwork, excellence, accountability, mutual respect, integrity, and trust, and serves DoD and other federal contracting entities. In October 2024, Jennifer Desautel was appointed as director, signaling a leadership change within the agency.

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