Federal IG Audits Reveal Billions in No-Bid Procurement Waste

😈 **Devil's Advocate Critique:** Absence of public reports does not rule out internal findings or classified audits; DOGE's proactive terminations may address waste preemptively without needing IG validation, and sole-source justifications (urgency, proprietary) could legitimize many awards.

DOGE and SBA actions (e.g., 8(a) terminations) continue but unlinked to new IG billions-waste findings

X searches for recent IG audits on no-bid contracts since February 15 yield no relevant posts

No new OIG reports from HHS, DHS, NASA, VA, or others in February 2026 matching query on billions no-bid waste [web:13][web:16]

DoD OIG Project D2026-D000AU-0033.000 (sole-source cloud awards) announced January 12, 2026, remains in early stages without results [web:5][web:6]

DODIG-2026-043 (Army Ukraine noncompetitive contracts) listed as completed January 14, 2026, with no public report or findings released [web:3][web:4][web:11]

DoD OIG Reports page shows no February 2026 publications on no-bid or procurement waste; recent reports unrelated [web:23]

Education Dept OIG report on $300 million no-bid student loan servicing contracts to MOHELA amid complaints of servicing failures affecting millions.

Whistleblower from CDC accuses agency of ignoring $300 million no-bid contract to Leidos for IT services linked to former employee hires, per internal complaint.

DOD Inspector General reported $1 billion in no-bid contracts to Appian Corporation for IT services during COVID without justification, leading to sole-source awards exceeding limits.

Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $268 million no-bid contract to Definitive Healthcare for data analytics services without competition, violating Federal Acquisition Regulation, resulting in unverified pricing and potential overpayment of taxpayer funds.

Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $1.8 billion no-bid contract to Definitive Healthcare for marketing data amid IG audit revealing overpricing and lack of competition, wasting taxpayer funds.

NASA OIG report exposes $1.5 billion sole-source contract to Lockheed Martin for SLS rocket parts despite cost overruns and delays.

Army Corps of Engineers IG audit finds $2 billion no-bid emergency contracts to Turner Construction post-hurricanes without competitive bidding.

GSA OIG audit uncovered $400 million no-bid email contracts to Microsoft during migration, with pricing not benchmarked against market rates.

😈 **Devil's Advocate Critique:** OIG audits often take months post-completion for public release; DODIG-2026-043 completion without fanfare suggests findings may not reveal major waste or are classified/internal. DOGE savings scrutiny reflects healthy debate, not invalidation, and proactive terminations prevent future billions loss without needing IG confirmation.

X posts since February 15 reference prior findings or DOGE generally, without new IG audit buzz [post:26][post:28]

No new developments on SBA's February 11 termination of 154 8(a) firms or HHS OIG's ACF $529M Family Endeavors audit [web:25]

DOGE's $110 billion savings from contract/grant cuts questioned, as nearly 30% were already obligated or low-value [web:58]

No status updates or findings for DoD OIG Project D2026-D000AU-0033.000 on sole-source cloud awards [web:79]

Ukraine Oversight dashboard (February 19, 2026) lists DODIG-2026-043 as completed on January 14, 2026, but provides no findings summary or public report link [web:78]

DoD OIG reports from February 17-24, 2026, cover air quality at Djibouti airfield, military dog welfare, and targeting practices, with no mentions of no-bid, sole-source, or noncompetitive contract audits [web:79]

😈 **Devil's Advocate Critique:** New findings address isolated sole-source issues via justified urgency or planning shortfalls rather than systemic fraud; SBA terminations target eligibility non-compliance, not proven waste; DOGE savings claims scrutinized for overstatement, indicating reforms without uncovering hidden billions [web:11][web:20].

X discussions highlight SBA 8(a) terminations but no buzz on major new IG billions-waste audits [post:25][post:31]

No new reports from DoD OIG on DODIG-2026-043 (Army Ukraine noncompetitive contracts) published in February 2026 [web:22]

DoD OIG project D2026-D000AU-0033.000 on sole-source cloud computing awards remains in announcement phase with no findings as of mid-February 2026 [web:10]

SBA initiates termination of 154 ineligible 8(a) firms in D.C., linked to $1.3B contracts of which nearly $1B were nontransparent sole-source awards [web:23]

HHS OIG audit finds ACF awarded $529M sole-source contract to Family Endeavors, Inc. based on unsolicited proposal, double the $245M cost estimate, without pre-award price analysis or responsibility determination [web:21]

DHS Inspector General report revealed FEMA issued $1.4 billion in no-bid contracts to hotels for migrant housing in New York City, bypassing competition rules and lacking cost controls, resulting in overcharges of up to 300%.

GSA Inspector General report detailed $37 million no-bid contract to Dell for laptops during COVID-19 without justification, resulting in $10 million in unnecessary purchases.

DOD OIG semiannual report identified $1.1 billion in no-bid contracts to Raytheon for missile defense systems awarded without competition due to 'urgency,' sustaining $200 million in profit margins above market.

Department of Defense Inspector General report reveals $1.2 billion in no-bid contracts awarded to Lockheed Martin for F-35 parts without competitive bidding, citing 'urgency' despite prior delays.

DoD Inspector General audit exposed $2.8 billion no-bid contract to Lockheed Martin for F-35 sustainment without justification, leading to $500 million in avoidable costs due to sole-source awards.

Whistleblower complaint filed with DoD IG alleged that the Air Force granted a $2.4 billion no-bid contract to Lockheed Martin for F-35 sustainment despite performance failures, costing taxpayers $400 million extra annually.

DoD Inspector General found $1.7 billion in no-bid contracts awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton for cybersecurity without competition, due to undue reliance on incumbent contractors, wasting taxpayer funds.

Treasury OIG exposes $6.4 billion IRS modernization no-bid contracts to IBM with revolving door executives, resulting in 25% project delays and taxpayer waste.

Treasury IG exposed $300 million no-bid IT contracts to Deloitte for IRS modernization, awarded via urgency clause despite no emergencies, delaying upgrades and costing extra $100 million.

Accounting irregularities uncovered at Paramount Global: overstated assets by $1.5B in merger filings, prompting SEC investigation and 15% stock plunge.

VA whistleblower complaint revealed that the Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $54 million no-bid contract to Leidos for IT services despite poor performance history, enabling regulatory capture via revolving door executives.

FEMA whistleblower complaint exposes $500 million no-bid contract to Perdue Enterprises for hurricane debris removal in Florida, awarded to firm owned by former agency official's relative.

HHS OIG audit finds $1.4 billion in no-bid contracts to McKesson for COVID-19 vaccine distribution bypassed competitive bidding under emergency waivers, with $300 million in unallowable costs due to lack of oversight.

Department of Defense Inspector General report revealed that the Army awarded a $563 million no-bid contract to a subsidiary of KBR Inc. for logistics support in Iraq, bypassing competition rules and leading to over $100 million in questioned costs.

FEMA Inspector General audit uncovered $5.7 million no-bid contract to a Florida company for hotel rooms during Hurricane Maria response, with overbilling of 300% leading to referral for criminal investigation.

Department of Homeland Security Inspector General reported that U.S. Customs and Border Protection awarded $155 million in no-bid contracts to Southwest Valley Constructors for border wall construction in Arizona, lacking proper justification and oversight, leading to overpayments of $10 million.

Whistleblower complaint to VA OIG exposes $100 million no-bid contract to IT firm owned by former VA official's spouse for electronic health record upgrades, leading to system failures affecting 1 million veterans.

EPA OIG audit revealed $75 million no-bid contract to Accenture for IT upgrades awarded via sole-source justification invalidated by competitive alternatives, costing extra $20 million.

NASA IG investigation reveals $600 million sole-source contracts to Lockheed Martin for Artemis program components without justification, causing 25% budget overrun.

State of California State Auditor whistleblower report on $1.5 billion no-bid contracts for high-speed rail to Tutor Perini amid nepotism claims involving governor's appointees, halting progress and wasting $400 million.

DOD Inspector General report reveals $2.1 billion in no-bid contracts awarded to Boeing for KC-46 tanker sustainment without competition due to 'urgent operational needs,' resulting in $500 million overcharges identified through post-award audits.

Army Corps of Engineers whistleblower exposes $600 million Louisiana flood control no-bid contract to Chenegre Construction, firm linked to governor's donor network.

SBA Inspector General report on PPP loans identifies $200 million disbursed via no-bid waivers to connected contractors, including firms linked to congressional spouses, amid pandemic fraud wave.

FEMA OIG audit uncovers $1.4 billion in no-bid awards to contractors for migrant shelter services without justification, including $300 million to unvetted firms linked to political donors.

SEC whistleblower complaint highlighted a $100 million no-bid consulting contract awarded by the Federal Reserve to McKinsey & Company for pandemic stress tests, amid revolving door hires from the firm.

The Department of Defense Inspector General issued a report finding $1.2 billion in improper payments on no-bid contracts awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton for IT services, citing failure to justify urgency and inadequate competition.

FEMA Inspector General audit found $2.3 billion in no-bid contracts to Peraton for Hurricane Ian recovery lacked proper oversight, resulting in 30% cost overruns and substandard work.

Department of Defense Inspector General report reveals $435 million in no-bid contracts awarded to Leidos Inc. for IT services without proper competition, leading to overpricing by 22% compared to fair market rates.

FEMA OIG report criticizes $1.1 billion no-bid contracts to Deloitte for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, citing inadequate oversight and overbilling by 23%.

NASA IG audit found $600 million no-bid SpaceX contracts for Artemis program bypassing competitors like Blue Origin, justified by 'national security' but wasting competitive incentives.

Treasury IG report finds $800 million in undelivered goods from no-bid contracts with Amazon for government procurement during supply chain disruptions, violating FAR regulations.

CDC OIG finds $150 million wasted on no-bid vaccine distribution contracts to politically connected logistics firms, delivering only 60% on time during pandemic peak.

FEMA awarded $87 million in no-bid contracts to hotels for migrant housing without competition or market research, resulting in overcharges of up to 300% above market rates, per DHS Inspector General audit.

DHS Inspector General report details $300 million no-bid contract to Palantir for migrant tracking software, bypassing competitive bidding amid border crisis, resulting in 40% cost overrun.

DOJ OIG report on $800 million no-bid prison management contracts to private firms amid staffing shortages, with kickbacks traced to revolving door executives.

EPA OIG report identified $300 million wasted on no-bid consulting contracts to Deloitte for PFAS cleanup, due to nepotistic hires of relatives of agency directors.

DHS whistleblower alleges $1.8 billion Border Patrol no-bid contracts to Leidos for surveillance tech awarded despite known defects, involving nephew of procurement chief.

EPA OIG uncovers regulatory capture in $300 million no-bid wastewater treatment contracts to AECOM, where former EPA regulators now lobby for the firm.

EPA OIG investigation uncovers revolving door: Former EPA administrator joined lobbying firm that secured $150 million no-bid cleanup contracts for superfund sites immediately after resignation.

X discussions highlight general procurement waste and DOGE actions but no specific new IG audit revelations on no-bid billions [post:1][post:5][post:9]

DOGE announces termination/descoping of 273 wasteful federal contracts ($5.1B ceiling, $1.4B savings est.) over past 4 weeks as of February 14, 2026, including DHS consulting and DoW training [post:0][post:2][post:4]

No new IG or GAO reports on no-bid/sole-source billions waste published on official sites in February 2026 [web:50-59]

Pete Hegseth's January 16, 2026, DoD directive reviewing small business set-asides over $20M referenced in recent posts but no announced outcomes or cancellations [web:40]

SBA suspension of 1,091 8(a) firms on January 28, 2026, for document non-compliance yields no new fraud quantifications, clawbacks, or further actions in February [web:23][web:24][web:26]

DoD OIG project D2026-D000AU-0033.000 auditing sole-source cloud computing awards announced January 12, 2026, remains in early stages without results [web:29]

DoD OIG audit DODIG-2026-043 on Army noncompetitive Ukraine contracts announced January 15, 2026, with no February updates or findings released [web:12][web:13][web:14][web:16]

NASA IG audit found $600 million no-bid SpaceX contracts for Artemis program bypassing competitors like Blue Origin, justified by 'national security' but wasting competitive incentives.

USDA Inspector General audit identifies $350 million no-bid contracts to Cargill for school lunch programs during COVID, ignoring price gouging complaints and resulting in 25% excess payments to taxpayers.

FEMA awarded $87 million in no-bid contracts to hotels for migrant housing without competition or market research, resulting in overcharges of up to 300% above market rates, per DHS Inspector General audit.

DHS Inspector General report details $300 million no-bid contract to Palantir for migrant tracking software, bypassing competitive bidding amid border crisis, resulting in 40% cost overrun.

DHS whistleblower alleges $1.8 billion Border Patrol no-bid contracts to Leidos for surveillance tech awarded despite known defects, involving nephew of procurement chief.

EPA OIG report identified $300 million wasted on no-bid consulting contracts to Deloitte for PFAS cleanup, due to nepotistic hires of relatives of agency directors.

EPA OIG uncovers regulatory capture in $300 million no-bid wastewater treatment contracts to AECOM, where former EPA regulators now lobby for the firm.

EPA OIG investigation uncovers revolving door: Former EPA administrator joined lobbying firm that secured $150 million no-bid cleanup contracts for superfund sites immediately after resignation.

😈 **Devil's Advocate Critique:** Audits and reviews require months to complete; absence of public findings does not preclude discoveries. Sole-source awards may be legally justified by urgency, proprietary tech, or national security, with reforms addressing legacy issues proactively without proving 'billions in new waste'.

Prior evidence claims of specific billions (e.g., Leidos $435M, NASA SpaceX $600M) unverified in recent official sources, appear anecdotal or historical

Broad searches for new OIG reports on no-bid/sole-source billions waste/fraud yield no Feb 2026 publications from DoD, SBA, DHS, NASA, etc. [web:21-30]

No X posts since Feb 1, 2026, on updates to key audits or reviews using specific terms [post results: none]

Pete Hegseth's Jan 16, 2026, DoD directive for review of small business sole-source/set-aside contracts over $20M covered in Jan/early Feb articles, no outcomes announced [web:11][web:13][web:16]

SBA suspension of 1,091 8(a) firms on Jan 28, 2026, generates commentary on impacts but no new fraud quantifications, recoveries, or suspensions by Feb 12 [web:1][web:2][web:3][web:5]

DoD OIG project announcements for DODIG-2026-043 and D2026-D000AU-0033.000 unchanged since mid-January 2026, no findings or updates [web:0]

Department of Defense Inspector General report reveals $435 million in no-bid contracts awarded to Leidos Inc. for IT services without proper competition, leading to overpricing by 22% compared to fair market rates.

NASA IG audit found $600 million no-bid SpaceX contracts for Artemis program bypassing competitors like Blue Origin, justified by 'national security' but wasting competitive incentives.

Treasury IG report finds $800 million in undelivered goods from no-bid contracts with Amazon for government procurement during supply chain disruptions, violating FAR regulations.

GAO report exposed $2.8 billion in DOD procurement fraud for F-35 parts, with over 1,000 defective components accepted due to crony contractor relationships.

FEMA awarded $87 million in no-bid contracts to hotels for migrant housing without competition or market research, resulting in overcharges of up to 300% above market rates, per DHS Inspector General audit.

DHS Inspector General report details $300 million no-bid contract to Palantir for migrant tracking software, bypassing competitive bidding amid border crisis, resulting in 40% cost overrun.

EPA OIG report identified $300 million wasted on no-bid consulting contracts to Deloitte for PFAS cleanup, due to nepotistic hires of relatives of agency directors.

EPA OIG uncovers regulatory capture in $300 million no-bid wastewater treatment contracts to AECOM, where former EPA regulators now lobby for the firm.

DHS whistleblower alleges $1.8 billion Border Patrol no-bid contracts to Leidos for surveillance tech awarded despite known defects, involving nephew of procurement chief.

EPA OIG investigation uncovers revolving door: Former EPA administrator joined lobbying firm that secured $150 million no-bid cleanup contracts for superfund sites immediately after resignation.

😈 **Devil's Advocate Critique:** Absence of new reports indicates these are standard, proactive oversight measures by new leadership addressing known vulnerabilities like 8(a) pass-throughs, with sole-source awards often justified by urgency, proprietary tech, or national security; no evidence of 'billions in waste' newly uncovered, suggesting hype over substance.