March 17, 2020

Quality Control Review of the Defense Contract Audit Agency and Deloitte & Touche Fiscal Year 2016 Single Audit of the Aerospace Corporation (DODIG-2020-070)

Publicly Released: March 19, 2020

We determined whether the Defense Contract Audit Agency and Deloitte & Touche LLP performed the FY 2016 single audit of the Aerospace Corporation in accordance with auditing standards and Federal requirements.

March 13, 2020

Followup Audit on Corrective Actions Taken by DoD Components in Response to DoD Cyber Red Team-Identified Vulnerabilities and Additional Challenges Facing DoD Cyber Red Team Missions (DODIG-2020-067)

Publicly Released: March 17, 2020

The objective of this followup audit was to determine whether DoD Cyber Red Teams and DoD Components took actions to correct problems identified in Report No. DODIG-2013-035, "Better Reporting and Certification Processes Can Improve Red Teams' Effectiveness," December 21, 2012. In addition, we determined whether DoD Cyber Red Teams supported operational testing and combatant command exercises to identify network vulnerabilities, threats, and other security weaknesses affecting DoD systems, networks, and facilities, and whether corrective actions were taken to address DoD Cyber Red Team findings. We also assessed risks affecting the ability of DoD Cyber Red Teams to support DoD missions and priorities.

March 12, 2020

Project Announcement: Termination of the Audit of the DoD's Response To and Recovery from Cyber Incidents (Project No. D2019-D000CU-0041.000)

We announced the subject audit on April 2, 2019, (attached). The objective was to determine whether the DoD was adequately responding to and recovering from cyber incidents to mitigate adverse operational and technical impacts in accordance with Federal and DoD guidance. We are terminating this audit because continuing with the project would mean duplicating the work of another team and represent inefficient use of DoD OIG resources. We appreciate the courtesies extended to the staff during the audit.

March 10, 2020

Project Announcement: Audit of the Accuracy of the Improper Payment Estimates Reported for the Mechanization of Contract Administration Services System (Project No. D2020-D000FL-0098.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in March 2020. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the Defense Finance and Accounting Service accurately identified and reported improper payments from payments processed through the Mechanization of Contract Administration Services system.

March 4, 2020

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2020 DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Financial Statements (Project No. D2020-D000FT-0090.000)

We plan to begin the project immediately. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Kearney & Company, P.C., to audit the DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Financial Statements for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2020, and September 30, 2019. Kearney & Company’s objective is to determine whether the FY 2020 DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Financial Statements and related notes are presented fairly and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

March 4, 2020

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2020 Defense Health Agency Contract Resource Management Financial Statements (Project No. D2020-D000FT-0091.000)

We plan to begin the project immediately. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Kearney & Company, P.C., to audit the Defense Health Agency Contract Resource Management Financial Statements for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2020, and September 30, 2019. Kearney & Company’s objective is to determine whether the FY 2020 Defense Health Agency Contract Resource Management Financial Statements and related notes are presented fairly and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

March 2, 2020

Project Announcement: Evaluation of Department of Defense Oversight of Privatized Military Housing Contracts (Project No. D2020-DEV0PA-0096.000)

We plan to begin the congressionally mandated evaluation in March 2020. The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether the Department of Defense is providing effective oversight for privatized military housing contracts. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

March 2, 2020

Audit of DoD Supply Chain Risk Management Program for Nuclear Command, Control and Communication Systems (DODIG-2020-066)

The report is Classified. To file a Freedom of Information Act request, please submit a request to FOIA Online.

March 2, 2020

Project Announcement:Evaluation of Kinetic Targeting Processes in the U.S. Africa Command Area of Responsibility (Project No. D2020-DEVOPD-0093.000)

We plan to begin the subject evaluation in March 2020. The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) established and followed targeting procedures in the USAFRICOM AOR to reduce civilian casualties (CIVCAS) and collateral damage. We will also determine whether USAFRICOM and USSCOCOM followed CIVCAS reporting procedures in the USAFRICOM AOR. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

March 2, 2020

Project Announcement: Evaluation of the Operational Support Capabilities of Naval Support Activity Bahrain Waterfront Facilities (Project No. D2020-DEVOSR-0095.000)

We plan to begin the subject evaluation in March 2020. The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether the Ship Maintenance Support Facility and Mina Salman Pier, which the U.S. Navy accepted in 2019, meet the operational requirements of the U.S. Navy. Specifically, we plan to evaluate whether the Ship Maintenance Support Facility meets staging and laydown requirements and the Mina Salman Pier meets berthing requirements for homeported and deployed vessels. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.