June 7, 2023

Evaluation of the Collection of Demographic Data in the Military Justice System (DODIG-2023-083)

Publicly Released: June 8, 2023

The objective of this evaluation was to determine the extent to which the services are collecting uniform demographic data specific to race and ethnicity in accordance with the Military Justice Act requirements included in the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, as defined by Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Statistical Policy Directive No. 15.

June 6, 2023

Audit of DoD Actions Taken to Protect DoD Information When Using Collaboration Tools During the Coronavirus Disease–2019 Pandemic (DODIG-2023-079)

Publicly Released: June 8, 2023

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the DoD’s increased use of collaboration tools to facilitate telework during the coronavirus disease–2019 pandemic exposed DoD networks and systems to potential malicious activity. We also determined the extent to which the DoD implemented security controls and configuration settings to protect DoD networks when using collaboration tools.

June 5, 2023

Project Announcement: Evaluation of Contested Mobility Requirements and Training for Personnel Supporting the DoD’s Surge Sealift Mission in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility (Project No. D2023-DEV0PA-0125.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject evaluation in June 2023. The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether the DoD effectively provided contested mobility requirements and training for personnel supporting the DoD’s surge sealift mission in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) area of responsibility. Specifically, we will review the required sealift skills and competencies, and the availability of training for personnel operating in a contested mobility environment. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this evaluation in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, “Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.”

June 1, 2023

Audit of the DoD’s Implementation and Oversight of the Controlled Unclassified Information Program (DODIG-2023-078)

The objective of this audit was to determine the extent to which the DoD developed guidance, conducted training, and oversaw the implementation of the DoD Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program. We also reviewed a sample of documents that were identified by the DoD Components and contractors as containing CUI to determine whether the documents had CUI headers and footers, a designation indicator, and portion markings as required by DoD guidance (referred to as the required markings throughout this report). CUI is information created or possessed for the Government that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls according to applicable laws, regulations, and Government-wide policies. We will continue to explore opportunities for additional oversight on the implementation of the DoD CUI Program.

May 23, 2023

Management Advisory: Maintenance Concerns for the Army’s Prepositioned Stock–5 Equipment Designated for Ukraine (DODIG-2023-076)

Publicly Released: May 25, 2023

The purpose of this management advisory is to inform the Department of the Army, Army Materiel Command, Army Sustainment Command, and U.S. European Command officials responsible for the designation and transfer of military equipment to the Ukrainian Armed Forces of concerns for the readiness of Army Prepositioned Stock–5 equipment. During our audit of the Army’s management of Army Prepositioned Stock–5 equipment (D2022-D000RJ-0163.000), we identified issues that resulted in unanticipated maintenance, repairs, and extended leadtimes to ensure the readiness of the military equipment selected to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

May 23, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of Naval Facilities Engineering Command Military Construction Projects (Project No. D2023-D000AV-0123.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in May 2023. The objective of this audit is to determine why the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command had cost increases or schedule delays of Navy and Marine Corps military construction projects and what actions the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command took to mitigate future cost increases and schedule delays.

May 22, 2023

Audit of the Department of Defense’s FY 2022 Compliance with Payment Integrity Information Act Requirements (DODIG-2023-075)

Publicly Released: May 23, 2023

The objective of this audit was to determine whether, in FY 2022, the DoD complied with the “Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019,” (PIIA).

May 22, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of Munitions Storage in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (Project No. D2023-D000RM-0094.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in May 2023. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the DoD stores and secures munitions in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) area of responsibility in accordance with applicable safety and security policies. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this audit in accordance with the Government Accountability Office’s generally accepted government auditing standards.

May 22, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of the DoD’s Efforts to Build Partner Capacity in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility (Project No. D2023-D000RM-0119.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in May 2023. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the DoD established program objectives, met performance metrics, developed an assessment framework, and met congressional reporting requirements for the effective execution of building partner capacity activities within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) area of responsibility in accordance with laws and DoD regulations.

May 19, 2023

Management Advisory: DoD Review and Update of Defense Articles Requiring Enhanced End-Use Monitoring (DODIG-2023-074)

Publicly Released: May 23, 2023

We are providing this management advisory to inform DoD leadership of the need to review and update the list of U.S. defense articles included in the Enhanced End-Use Monitoring program. We conducted the work on this management advisory with integrity, objectivity, and independence, as required by the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency’s Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.