http://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43780.pdf
Provides the answers to 14 frequently asked questions regarding current restrictions on federal contracting with inverted domestic corporations—corporations that have incorporated abroad to avoid paying U.S. taxes. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/defense_ethics/dod_oge/eef_complete.doc
A selection of cases revealing ethical failures in matters of government service to be used as a training tool for government employees. Includes such matters as abuse of position, bribery, conflicts of interest, gift-time-or travel violations and more. From the Department of Defense
http://www.gao.gov/assets/670/664536.pdf
Examines flaws in the federal website USASpending.gov, which was set up under the authority of 2006 legislation to enable tracking of how the federal government spends $1 trillion annually on contracts and grants. From the Government Accountability Office
http://www.loc.gov/flicc/publications/FRD/Strategic-Sourcing_2014-Q1.pdf
Provides information on the acquisition of information goods and services, including electronic databases, books, and serials by the federal government. Identifies amount spent and vendors from FY1979 through first quarter of FY2014. From the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress
http://blogs.loc.gov/law/category/research-guide-2/
A list of resources for contracting with a typical state government, in this case Maryland. From the Law Library of Congress.
http://blogs.loc.gov/law/2013/06/government-contracts-a-beginners-guide/
A list of resources, both print and electronic, for contracting with the federal government. From the Law Library of Congress
http://oversight.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Strong-Castle-IRS-Final-Report.pdf
Charges that contracting weaknesses at the Internal Revenue Service expose large sums to fraud and abuse and makes recommendations for improving the process. From the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43111.pdf
Provides an overview of major federal acquisition systems and a discussion of selected topics, such as the role of electronic systems and the quality of procurement data. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists