May 29, 2020

Project Announcement: Audit of Maintaining Cybersecurity in the COVID-19 Telework Environment (Project No. D2020-D000CR-0119.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in May 2020. We are conducting this audit in compliance with Public Law No. 116-136, “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.” The objective of this audit is to determine whether DoD Components maintained network protections as the DoD workforce maximized the use of telework capabilities to ensure the continuity of mission essential tasks during the Coronavirus Disease–2019 pandemic. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

May 27, 2020

Project Announcement: Evaluation of DoD Medical Treatment Facility Challenges During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (Project No. D2020-DEV0PB-0136.000)

We plan to begin the subject evaluation in May 2020. The objective of this evaluation is to determine the challenges and needs DoD medical treatment facilities (MTFs) encounter in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

May 27, 2020

Project Announcement: Audit of DoD Implementation of Section 3610 Authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. (Project No. D2020-D000AH-0137.000)

We plan to begin this audit in May 2020. The objective of this audit is to assess DoD’s implementation of section 3610 as authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, including whether contracting officers properly authorized and reimbursed contractor costs. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

May 26, 2020

Project Announcement: Audit of the Impact of Coronavirus Disease–2019 on Basic Military Training (Project No. D2020-D000RL-0118.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in June 2020. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the DoD followed guidance and implemented procedures to prevent and reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID-19) at basic military training facilities, while maintaining military readiness. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

May 18, 2020

Project Announcement: Audit of Infectious Disease Medical Treatment Capabilities at Al Udeid Air Base (Project No. D2020-D000RJ-0135.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in May 2020. The objective of this audit is to determine whether Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) has the capability to treat coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID-19) patients and isolate or quarantine suspected infected service members, civilians, and contractors.

May 13, 2020

Project Announcement: Audit of the Disinfection of DoD Facilities in Response to the Coronavirus Disease–2019 (Project No. D2020-D000RH-0128.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in May 2020. The objective of this audit is to determine whether DoD officials cleaned and disinfected DoD facilities that were occupied by individuals suspected of, or confirmed as being positive for coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID-19) in accordance with Federal and DoD policies and procedures. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

May 11, 2020

Project Announcement: Evaluation of the Navy's Plans and Response to the Coronavirus-Disease-2019 Outbreak Onboard Ships (Project No. D2020-DEV0SI-0127.000)

We plan to begin the subject evaluation in May 2020. The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether the Navy has implemented policies and procedures to prevent and mitigate the spread of infectious diseases, such as coronavirus-disease-2019 (COVID-19), on ships and submarines. In addition, we will determine whether mitigation measures that are effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19 were implemented across the fleet. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

May 11, 2020

Project Announcement: Evaluation of DoD Lifetime Buys of Parts Used in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems (Project No. D2020-DEV0SI-0131.000)

We plan to begin the subject evaluation in May 2020. The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether DoD Components are complying with DoD policy and guidance when conducting lifetime buys of parts used in Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems and whether the use of lifetime buys reduces DoD supply chain risks. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

May 11, 2020

Audit of Military Department Management of Undefinitized Contract Actions (DODIG-2020-084)

Publicly Released: May 13, 2020

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the Military Departments (MILDEPs) properly managed undefinitized contract actions (UCAs) by obligating funds within required limits, ensuring profit was adjusted for cost incurred, and definitizing actions within required time limits.

May 11, 2020

Project Announcement: Evaluation of the U.S. Combatant Commands’ Responses to the Coronavirus Disease–2019 (Project No. D2020-DEV0PD-0130.000)

We plan to begin the subject evaluation in May 2020. The objective of this evaluation is to determine how U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Central Command, U.S. European Command, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Southern Command, and their component commands executed pandemic response plans; and to identify the challenges encountered in implementing the response plans and the impact to operations resulting from the coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID-19).