March 29, 2016

DoD's Efforts to Consolidate Data Centers Need Improvement DODIG-2016-068

Our audit objective was to determine whether selected DoD Components were effectively consolidating their data centers in accordance with the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI).

March 29, 2016

U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, Price Reasonableness Determinations for Federal Supply Schedule Orders for Supplies Need Improvement

We determined whether U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracting officers made determinations of fair and reasonable pricing for General Services Administration Federal supply schedule orders awarded for purchases of supplies. We reviewed a nonstatistical sample of 33 orders, valued at $13.6 million.

March 28, 2016

Other Defense Organizations andDefense Finance and AccountingService Controls Over High-RiskTransactions Were Not Effective DODIG-2016-064

We determined whether Other Defense Organizations (ODOs) had appropriate controls in place over the procure‑to‑pay process to ensure accurate, complete, and auditable line-item data for financial statement audits.

March 25, 2016

Improvements Could Be Made in Reconciling Other Defense Organizations Civilian Pay to the General Ledger DODIG-2016-066

We determined whether selected Other Defense Organizations (ODO) properly reconciled civilian pay reports to their general ledger in FY 2014. This included whether civilian pay was properly accrued and employer contributions were recorded.

March 24, 2016

Naval Sea Systems Command Did Not Properly Apply Guidance Regarding Contracting Officer's Representatives DODIG-2016-063

We determined whether Naval Sea Systems Command was effectively managing the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard contracts for non-nuclear ship repair. Specifically, we determined whether Naval Sea Systems Command was adequately monitoring the contractor’s performance.

March 24, 2016

DoD Components Did Not Properly Use the Acquisition and Cross Service Agreement Automated Tracking and Reporting System DODIG-2016-067

We determined whether DoD Components used Acquisition and Cross-Service Agreement (ACSA) Global AutomatedTracking and Reporting System (AGATRS) properly in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).

March 24, 2016

Chemical and Biological Training for Army and Marine Corps Units in the Republic of Korea Needs Improvement DODIG-2016-050

Our audit objective was to determine whether forward-deployed forces assigned to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) were trained to defend against chemical and biological agents. For this audit we determined whether ground forces stationed in the Republic of Korea (ROK) incorporated chemical and biological (CB) training into collective training exercises. This is the second in a series of audits on USFK chemical and biological defense preparedness.

March 23, 2016

U.S. Army Central and U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island Need to Improve Facility Maintenance at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center DODIG-2016-065

We determined whether DoD effectively maintained facilities at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC).

March 16, 2016

U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Needs to Improve its Oversight of Labor Detention Charges at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point DODIG-2016-061

We determined whether the U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) effectively planned and managed terminal operations to minimize the amount of labor detention charges incurred. Labor detention charges incurred when contractors were unable to perform their work because of factors beyond their control.

March 11, 2016

U.S. Air Force Spent Billions on F117 Engine Sustainment Without Knowing What a Fair Price Was (Redacted) DODIG-2016-059

The audit objective was to determine whether the U.S. Air Force (Air Force) is purchasing sole source F117 engine sustainment services at fair and reasonable prices through the Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Program (GISP) contract.