The Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)

Understanding and Complying

PNWC Course No. 25

This one day course presents the fundamental requirements of the Truth-In-Negotiations Act (TINA) and provides a basic understanding necessary to ensure TINA compliance.  TINA can be very complex and having a working knowledge of TINA can help avoid noncompliance with the act and defective pricing allegations.  With real-world case studies and exercises, the instructors have made this a lively, interesting, and interactive course.

The course is comprised of the following lessons:

• Overview and Background of the Truth-In-Negotiations Act

• Comprehensive Discussion of Cost or Pricing Data

• Identifying Adequate Submission / Disclosure Requirements

• Presentation and Discussion of the Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data

• Discussion on the Sweep Process to Avoid Defective Pricing

• DCAA Postaward Audits

• DCAA Defective Pricing Allegations

• Sources of TINA Information