48 CFR §42.603

1. (a)The CACO shall perform, on a corporate-wide basis, the contract administration functions as designated by the responsible agency. Typical CACO functions include (1) the determination of final indirect cost rates for cost-reimbursement contracts, (2) establishment of advance agreements or recommendations on corporate/home office expense allocations, and (3) administration of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) applicable to corporate-level and corporate-directed accounting practices.
2. (b)The CACO shall—
   1. (1)Fully utilize the responsible contract audit agency financial and advisory accounting services, including (i) advice regarding the acceptability of corporate-wide policies and (ii) advisory audit reports;
   2. (2)Keep cognizant ACO's and auditors informed of important matters under consideration and determinations made; and
   3. (3)Solicit their advice and participation as appropriate.