The DoD OIG newsletter summarizes the reports and investigations released by the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General in the previous month and those we anticipate releasing in the coming month.

Publicly Released: June 2, 2021

The Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, requires the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) to prepare semiannual reports summarizing its activities for the preceding 6-month period. These semiannual reports are intended to keep the Secretary of Defense and Congress fully informed of significant findings, progress the DoD has made relating to those findings, and recommendations for improvement.

Theresa Hull, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Acquisition, Contracting, and Sustainment, discusses the Audit of Other Transactions Awarded Through Consortiums with Federal News Network.  

Publicly Released: June 15, 2021

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the DoD transported arms, ammunition, and explosives (AA&E) by sea in accordance with DoD regulations.

This report is classified. To file a Freedom of Information Act Request, please submit a request to FOIA Online.

Publicly Released: June 11, 2021

The objective of this audit was to determine whether DoD Components (tasked units) requested and received reimbursement of costs incurred for support provided to coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID 19) pandemic response mission assignments in the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) area of responsibility in accordance with DoD policies.

A criminal complaint has been filed charging Randolph Stanley, age 42, of Clinton, Maryland, for the federal charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain student aid.

Avis Budget Group Inc. (Avis Budget), which includes its wholly-owned brands Avis Car Rental, Budget Car Rental, and Payless Car Rental, will pay $10.1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by overcharging the United States in connection with rental vehicles, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today.

An Arizona man and a Texas woman have pleaded guilty to major fraud against the United States, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, respectively, for their roles in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Air Force in connection with privatized military housing contracts between approximately 2013 and 2016.