Category:Business Systems

Fundamentals of All Business Systems

There are 5 fundamentals that apply to all business systems. They are:

1. Establish clear responsibilities,
2. Provide for internal controls and seperation of duties,
3. Maintain written policies and procedures,
4. Provide for employee training, and
5. Ensure appropriate management oversight.

DFARS 252.242-7005 - Contractor Business Systems

On February 24, 2012 the (DFAR) rule regarding contractor business systems was adopted into law (DFARS Case 2009-D038). See DFARS 252.242-7005 Contractor Business Systems.

The Clause Covers 6 (Six) Contractor Business Systems

The 6 Business Systems are:

1. DFARS 252.242-7006 Accounting System Administration
2. DFARS 252.234-7002 - Earned Value Management ...SEE ALSO..."Earned Value Management System" in Subcategories below.
3. DFARS 252.215-7002 - Cost Estimating System Requirements
4. DFARS 252.244-7001 Contractor Purchasing System Administration
5. DFARS 252.242-7004 Material Management and Accounting System
6. DFARS 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration

For information on the history of the DFARs Business System Rule, see History of the DFARS Business System Rule

Systems Reviews

Systems are either "adequate", "not adequate," or not reviewed.

Audit Responsibility

DCMA Responsibilities

In Addition to the review/audit responsibility above.

Oversight of all 6 Business Systems

DCMA also determines whether significant deficiences exist, issuing notifications, pursuing correction of significant deficiencies, and withhold payments.

Notifications

System Updates or changes must be communicated to the US Government prior to system changes and implementations. Please see -- Notification of Major System Changes - Policy