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Defense & Government Contractors
Compliance confidence for federally funded programs.
Government contractors operate under demanding oversight —from DCAA to DFARS. VAST helps you stay compliant and cash-flow positive by aligning your accounting, cost pools, and rate structures to federal expectations. We design audit-ready systems that withstand scrutiny while improving operational efficiency.
What We Deliver:
Indirect rate and cost pool development
DCAA/FAR/DFARS compliance reviews
ICE file and audit-readiness documentation
Grant and contract budget preparation
Industry Data:
DoD audit findings identified $1.2 B in unallowable costs in FY 2024 (GAO 2025) Pre-approved provisional rates shorten payment cycles by 40% (GovExec 2025) The average small-contractor audit lasts 9 months and costs 6-8% of revenue (Defense Contract Audit Agency 2024)
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