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APPENDIX A: EXCERPT FROM HOUSE REPORT 105-271
Pages 45-46

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... Therefore, prior to obligating any funds provided for review of these construction and privatization projects, the conferees expect the Department to contract with an impartial independent organization with expertise in the evaluation of government management and a~tninistrative functions, for a detailed analysis of the proposed independent assessment of construction projects. This contract should produce a report to be submitted to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations not later than December 3 I, ~ 997.
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... The process used by the Depar~nent and its contractors to identify project requirements, develop scopes of work, execute and manage design, prepare cost estimates, select contract types, and execute and manage construction must be examined. The review should assess the level of oversight and experience of field and headquarters Federal personnel involved in this process.
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