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Audit conducts audits that address the DoW's top priorities and management challenges; promote the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of DoW programs and operations; and detect and deter fraud, waste, and abuse.
June 9, 2026
Audit of DoW Support for the Care and Safety of Detainees in Response to the National Emergency at the Southern Border (Report No. DOWIG-2026-088)
The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the DoW’s planning and execution for the care and safety of individuals in the Department of Homeland Security’s custody (IDCs) in response to the national emergency at the Southern Border.
June 1, 2026
Management Advisory: The DoW’s Unclaimed Funds (Report No. DOWIG-2026-087)
This final management advisory provides the concerns found during the DoW Office of Inspector General’s review on Project No. D2026-D000AU-0036.001, “Management Advisory: The DoW’s Unclaimed Funds.” We previously provided copies of the draft management advisory and requested written comments on the recommendations. We considered management’s comments on the draft advisory when preparing the final advisory. These comments are included in this advisory. The Director, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, agreed to address the recommendations presented in this management advisory; therefore, we consider them resolved and open.
May 28, 2026
Summary Report: Lessons Learned from DoW OIG Reports on Military Construction (Report No. DOWIG-2026-086)
This summary report is one in a series of reports that summarizes key themes and lessons learned from our body of oversight work in several key areas. This report is related to military construction (MILCON). We offer these summaries to provide helpful and timely information relevant to DoW priorities.
May 20, 2026
Project Announcement: Termination of the Audit of the USS Boise Submarine Overhaul Contract (Project No. D2026-D000AT-0059.000)
We announced the subject audit on February 4, 2026 (attached). The objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Naval Sea Systems Command’s management of the USS Boise overhaul contract.
May 15, 2026
Audit of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Management of Grants (Report No. DOWIG-2026-085)
The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) effectively managed grants in accordance with the grant terms and conditions.