--- title: What Are The Prime Contractor’s Risks Related to Subcontracts description: A Redstone Government Consulting Whitepaper with tips for Government Contractors on what risks are related to subcontracts for prime contractors image: https://info.redstonegci.com/hubfs/Whitepapers/What%20Are%20The%20Prime%20Contractor%E2%80%99s%20Risks%20Related%20to%20Subcontracts%20Whitepaper/RGCI%20-%20What%20Are%20The%20Prime%20Contractor%E2%80%99s%20Risks%20Related%20to%20Subcontracts%20-%20Featured%20Page.png --- [ PAY INVOICE](https://redstonegci.com/invoice-payment/) [Call Us Today 256-704-9800](tel:2567049800) [info@redstonegci.com](Mailto:info@redstonegci.com) [![Redstone_Logo](https://info.redstonegci.com/hubfs/redstone%20logo%20version%201%20-%20rgb-1.png)](https://www.redstonegci.com/) # What Are The Prime Contractor’s Risks Related to Subcontracts ## A Whitepaper from Redstone Government Consulting The Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) was formed in 1965 to provide a single contract audit capability within the Department of Defense (DoD). Under DoD Directive 5105.36, “Defense Contract Audit Agency,” the primary mission of DCAA is to perform contract audits for DoD. DCAA also provides accounting and financial advisory services regarding contracts and subcontracts to DoD components responsible for procurement and contract administration. In addition, DCAA performs contract audit services for non-DoD Federal organizations, on a reimbursable basis, as appropriate. The fees received by DCAA audit services provided to non-DoD federal organizations exceed the costs of performing those services and represent a significant portion of DCAA’s budget. Download to read more. Our whitepapers are free but we like to know who our readers are. Please take a minute to fill out the form. When you submit the form, you'll see a link to the PDF file of the whitepaper. We'll e-mail it to you as well. ### Download Now ## Author ![Robert Eldridge](https://info.redstonegci.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Robert-Eldridge-CPA.jpg?width=200&name=Robert-Eldridge-CPA.jpg) ### Robert L. Eldridge, CPA ### Emeritus Advisor Redstone Government Consulting   **Redstone Government Consulting** 501 Madison Street SE, Suite 100 Huntsville, AL 35801 **Phone: ** [256.704.9800](tel:2567049800) **Email Us**[ info@redstonegci.com](mailto:info@redstonegci.com) **[PAY INVOICE](https://redstonegci.com/invoice-payment/)** [PCI DSS compliance documentation](https://redstonegci.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pci_dss_self_assessment_certificate.pdf) © 2026 Redstone Government Consulting | All Rights Reserved | [Privacy Policy](https://redstonegci.com/privacy-policy/) | [Event Refund / Cancellation Policy](https://redstonegci.com/event-refund-cancellation-policy/)