In fact, according to government estimates, contractors account for a startling 40% of the total war effort on the American side.

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The committee also warned that the MoD continues to experience difficulties in delivering IT projects on time and budget and it was concerned the department did not have sufficient experience to hold contractors to account.

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Most of the information requested from the district appears fairly routine for an audit: cash journal, chart of accounts, checking account information, contracts with employees and contracts with independent contractors and subcontractors.

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