Reposted by Nathan Anderson
NNSA spends billions on contracts to operate its nuclear labs & sites. To improve transparency, NNSA uses line items in contracts to differentiate some large “tasks,” like major construction projects, from broad mission work.
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U.S. GAO - National Nuclear Security Administration: Use of Line Items in Management and Operating Contracts Could Be Improved
The National Nuclear Security Administration spends over $20 billion per year on 9 contracts to manage and operate the nation's nuclear security...