June 1, 2022

Project Announcement: Audit of DoD Use of the Government Purchase Card in Response to the Coronavirus Disease–2019 Pandemic (Project No. D2022-D000AX-0143.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in June 2022. Section 4754, title 10, United States Code requires the DoD Office of Inspector General to conduct periodic audits of the Government Purchase Card program. The objective of this audit is to determine whether cardholders used the Government Purchase Card to support DoD's response to the Coronavirus Disease–2019 pandemic in accordance with Federal and DoD policies. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

May 17, 2022

Audit of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Use of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Funding (DODIG-2022-098)

Publicly Released: May 19, 2022

The objective of this audit was to determine whether North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) officials used Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID 19) pandemic.

May 5, 2022

Audit of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Execution of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Funding (DODIG-2022-091)

Publicly Released: May 9, 2022

The objective of this audit was to determine whether U.S. Africa Command, U.S. Indo‑Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), and U.S. Southern Command officials used Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to support the coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID‑19) pandemic response and operations in accordance with Federal laws and DoD policies. This report focused on USINDOPACOM’s execution of CARES Act funding. We issued a report on the execution of CARES Act funding by the U.S. Africa Command and will issue a report on the U.S. Southern Command. See Appendix A for details on the audit scope and methodology.

April 5, 2022

Evaluation of Department of Defense Military Medical Treatment Facility Challenges During the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic in Fiscal Year 2021 (DODIG-2022-081)

Publicly Released: April 6, 2022

The objective of this evaluation was to determine the challenges and concerns encountered by medical personnel working at DoD Military Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF) during the coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

March 31, 2022

Audit of U.S. Africa Command’s Execution of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Funding (DODIG-2022-080)

Publicly Released: April 4, 2022

The objective of this audit was to determine whether U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), U.S. Indo Pacific Command, and U.S. Southern Command officials used Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to support the coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID 19) pandemic response and operations in accordance with Federal laws and DoD policies. This report focused on USAFRICOM’s execution of CARES Act funding. We will issue separate reports on the execution of CARES Act funding by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the U.S. Southern Command. See Appendix A for details on the audit scope and methodology.

March 30, 2022

Evaluation of Combatant Commands Communication Challenges with Foreign Nation Partners during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Mitigation Efforts (DODIG-2022-076)

This report contains classified information. To view a redacted copy in the FOIA Reading Room click here.

March 30, 2022

Audit of Entitlements for Activated Army National Guard and Air National Guard Members Supporting the Coronavirus Disease–2019 Mission (DODIG-2022-074)

Publicly Released: April 1, 2022

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the process for activating Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) members in response to the coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID 19) pandemic ensured that entitlements were accurately identified and processed.

Feb. 28, 2022

Project Announcement: Audit of Military Departments’ Processing of Coronavirus Disease–2019 Vaccination Exemptions and Disciplinary Actions for Active Duty Service Members (Project No. D2022-D000AW-0081.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in February 2022. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the Military Departments are processing exemption requests for the Coronavirus Disease–2019 vaccination and taking disciplinary actions for active duty Service members in accordance with Federal and DoD guidance. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

Feb. 1, 2022

Audit of DoD Implementation of the DoD Coronavirus Disease–2019 Vaccine Distribution Plan (DODIG-2022-058)

Publicly Released: February 3, 2022

Our objective was to determine whether DoD officials effectively distributed and administered the coronavirus disease–2019 (COVID-19) vaccine to the DoD workforce in accordance with DoD guidance.

Jan. 19, 2022

Management Advisory Regarding Results from Research for Future Audits and Evaluations Related to the Effects of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus on DoD Operations (DODIG-2022-054)

Publicly Released: January 21, 2022

The purpose of this advisory is to discuss the DoD’s use of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds, and highlight areas of concern over the DoD’s reporting on USASpending.gov on the use of the DoD’s CARES Act funds.