09/09/2013
https://congress.gov...
"Since Hurricanes Katrina exposed gaps in FEMA's disaster contracting practices in 2005, the agency still has not managed to make the necessary adjustments."
"FEMA is the last line of defense to help the American people."
"In the absence of permanent leadership, FEMA is likely to get even further behind with preparing its disaster contracting initiatives."
"Without these advance contracts, the Government risks taxpayer money by spending more than is necessary for goods and services."