DOT Office of Inspector General

Post-March 2026 developments indicate a significant reduction in 8(a) sole-source federal contracts following DoD audits and DOGE interventions, potentially mitigating waste and overcharges highlighted in prior OIG reports. No new major OIG audits or specific DOGE terminations targeting no-bid contracts were publicly detailed in April, though general criticisms of DOGE's broad cuts persist. This trend supports efficiency gains but lacks fresh evidence of additional overcharges.