To require an annual report on Federal contracting fraud.

1. Adds SEC. 888. ANNUAL REPORT ON DEFENSE CONTRACTING FRAUD at the end of subtitle E of title VIII

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   In S. 3254 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   Section 845(i) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994 (10 U.S.C. 2371 note) is amended by striking "September 30, 2013" and inserting "September 30, 2018".

   Inserted: SEC. 888. ANNUAL REPORT ON DEFENSE CONTRACTING FRAUD.

   Inserted: (a) Annual Study and Report.--The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an annual study on defense contracting fraud and submit a report containing the findings of such study to the congressional defense committees.

   Inserted: (b) Report Contents.--The report required under subsection (a) shall include with respect to the most recent reporting period the following elements:

   Inserted: (1) An assessment of the total value of Department of Defense contracts entered into to with contractors that have been indicted for, settled charges of, been fined by any Federal department or agency for, or been convicted of fraud in connection with any contract or other transaction entered into with the Federal Government.

   Inserted: (2) Recommendations by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense or other appropriate Department of Defense official regarding how to penalize contractors repeatedly involved in fraud in connection with contracts or other transactions entered into with the Federal Government, including an update on implementation by the Department of any previous such recommendations.

   Original wording

   At the end of subtitle E of title VIII, add the following:

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