Treffer: SMALL BUSINESS RESEARCH PROGRAMS: Information Regarding Subaward Use and Data Quality.

The article discusses the U.S. Government Accountability Office's (GAO) findings on the U.S.Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards. It highlights the lack of subawards on and the use of subcontractors or consultants in SBIR/STTR Phase II awards, which involve technical insights, design activities, product development, and technological innovation testing.