# DOJ Reviews Contract Expiration Compliance

The Department of Justice Office of Inspector General (DOJ OIG) released an audit report on September 24, 2026, evaluating DOJ components' adherence to federal regulations concerning contracting orders awarded under expired contracts and agreements. The audit found that most DOJ components, including the DEA, FBI, BOP, and USMS, generally complied with procurement rules. However, it identified deficiencies in how some components monitor contract expiration dates and manage extensions, leading to eight recommendations aimed at strengthening procurement oversight and contract management practices.

- DOJ components should enhance monitoring systems to track contract expiration dates proactively and ensure timely extensions or recompetes.
- Procurement officials must review and implement the DOJ OIG's recommendations to mitigate risks of unauthorized contract awards under expired vehicles.
- Contractors should be aware that improved compliance efforts may affect contract continuity and renewal processes within DOJ agencies.
- This audit underscores the importance of rigorous contract lifecycle management to maintain regulatory compliance and operational readiness within federal law enforcement procurement.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- United States Marshals Service (USMS)

### Sources
- [We looked at whether DOJ components have been awarding contracting orders under expired contracts and agreements. We found they generally complied with federal regulations, but some components need to improve how they monitor and extend expiration dates. https://t.co/GddXkubuZN](https://x.com/JusticeOIG/status/2103156253384118772) - twitter-fed-procurement