Audit

Jan. 11, 2017

Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan Improved Controls Over U.S.-Funded Ministry of Defense Fuel Contracts, but Further Improvements are Needed (Redacted) DODIG-2017-041

We determined whether the Combined Security Transition Command–Afghanistan (CSTC-A) and the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense (MoD) established effective controls for the oversight of MoD fuel contracts.

In 2011, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer authorized CSTC-A to provide Afghanistan Security Forces Fund (ASFF) resources directly to the Afghanistan MoD to sustain the Afghanistan National Defense and Security Forces.

CSTC-A is the DoD command that provides oversight and ensures adequate fiscal controls are in place to safeguard ASFF direct contributions provided to the Afghanistan ministries.

CSTC-A and MoD sign annual Bilateral Financial Commitment Letters (commitment letters) that commit CSTC-A to fund specified portions of the MoD budget.  The commitment letters serve as bilateral agreements between CSTC-A and Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) and are intended to assist the GIRoA in implementing the necessary oversight and controls to satisfy auditors and the international community.

We audited CSTC-A controls of two MoD-awarded, ASFF-funded contracts that provide vehicle and generator fuel to the Afghanistan National Army (ANA).  The contracts, awarded in January 2016, have an aggregate ceiling value of $174.7 million.  

Jan. 5, 2017

Requirements for the Air Force Civilian Pay Budget Still Need Improvement DODIG-2017-039

We determined whether the civilian full-time equivalent (FTE)¹  and pay requirements contained in the Air Force FY 2016 Budget Estimate Submission were adequately supported and justified.  This audit is the first in a series addressing whether the Military Services have effective budget processes for civilian pay.

Dec. 20, 2016

Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services Needs to Improve Demilitarization Program Self-Assessment Evaluations DODIG-2017-037

Our audit objective was to determine whether the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) was effectively controlling and disposing of DoD property through its demilitarization program. This is the third in a series of reports on the demilitarization program.

Dec. 15, 2016

The Army Did Not Have Assurance That Heavy Lift Contractors in Kuwait Complied With Contract Requirements DODIG-2017-035

We determined whether the DoD provided effective oversight of the Army Heavy Lift contracts in Kuwait. The Heavy Lift program provides commercial transportation services for moving Army equipment, cargo, and personnel throughout Kuwait. The Heavy Lift program is used in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

The Army uses four contractors to fulfill its heavy lift transportation requirements, with each contractor performing under a separate contract. Because the Heavy Lift program is in its seventh iteration, these contracts are referred to as the Heavy Lift VII (HL7) contracts.

Dec. 13, 2016

DoD Cybersecurity Weaknesses as Reported in Audit Reports Issued From August 1, 2015, Through July 31, 2016 (Redacted) DODIG-2017-034

We summarized DoD and Government Accountability Office audit reports issued from August 1, 2015, through July 31, 2016, that contained findings on DoD cybersecurity weaknesses.  This report supports the DoD Office of Inspector General’s response to the requirements of Public Law 113-283, section 3555, “Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014,” December 18, 2014.