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Report | June 30, 2025

Evaluation of DoD Compliance with the Prohibition of Unallowable Advertising Costs on Covered DoD Contracts (Report No. DODIG-2025-122)

Evaluation

The objective of this evaluation was to determine the extent to which the DoD reimbursed contractors for unallowable advertising costs on covered DoD Contracts. 

The explanatory statement for Division C of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, directed the DoD Office of Inspector General to submit a report on contractor compliance with the advertising cost criteria in 10 U.S.C. § 3744(a)(8).