VI.  Determination To Issue an Interim Rule

A determination has been made under the authority of the Secretary of Defense, that urgent and compelling reasons exist to publish an interim rule prior to affording the public an opportunity to comment. This interim rule implements section 893 of the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Section 893 requires the improvement of contractor business systems to ensure that such systems provide timely, reliable information for the management of DoD programs. Contractor business systems and internal controls are the first line of defense against waste, fraud, and abuse. Weak control systems increase the risk of unallowable and unreasonable costs on Government contracts.

In implementing section 893, this rule will improve the effectiveness of DoD oversight for contractor business systems. More effective and efficient management of DoD programs is key to achieving greater efficiency and productivity in defense spending. It is essential that DoD immediately commence to require these improvements to contractor business systems, and to undertake the enhanced oversight necessary for expenditures of taxpayer dollars. Comments received in response to this interim rule will be considered in the formation of the final rule.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 215, 234, 242, 244, 245, and 252

Government procurement.

Ynette R. Shelkin,
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.

Therefore, 48 CFR parts 215, 234, 242, 244, 245, and 252 are amended as follows:

1. The authority citation for 48 CFR parts 215, 234, 242, 244, 245, and 252 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1.