Feb. 12, 2018

Project Announcement: Audit of DoD Voluntary Education Programs (Project No. D2018-D000RK-0103.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in February 2018. Our objective is to determine whether Military installations have controls in place for DoD Voluntary Education programs to prevent improper recruiting practices of service members by for-profit educational institutions.

Feb. 12, 2018

Project Announcement: Audit of Readiness of Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers (Project No. D2018-D000RM-0101.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in February 2018. Our objective is to determine whether the Navy has identified and addressed readiness challenges of the Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers.

Feb. 6, 2018

Project Announcement: Audit of Army Brigade Combat Team Readiness (Project No. D2018-D000RM-0097.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in February 2018. Our objective is to determine whether the Army has identified and addressed Brigade Combat Team readiness challenges.

Feb. 5, 2018

Project Announcement: Audit of DoD’s Management of its Software Applications Portfolio (Project No. D2018-D000CU-0098.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in February 2018. Our objective is to determine whether DoD Components are analyzing their software application portfolio and eliminating duplicative and obsolete applications. This is report DoD Management of Software Applications DODIG-2019-037 .

Feb. 1, 2018

Project Announcement: Contract Oversight of the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 (SSAE 18) Examination of the System Supporting the Delivery of Munitions Inventory Management Services as of June 30, 2018 (Project No. D2018-D000FI-0099.000)

Our planned oversight will begin immediately. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) requested an SSAE 18 examination of the system supporting the delivery of munitions inventory management services as of June 30, 2018, and we contracted with the independent public accounting firm of KPMG, LLP, to complete that examination. The objective of the examination is to issue an opinion on the Anny's description of the system supporting the delivery of munitions inventory management services and the suitability of the design of controls to achieve the related control objectives. This is report Transmittal of the Independent Service Auditor’s Report on the System Supporting the Delivery of Munitions Inventory Management Services as of June 30, 2018 DODIG-2018-149.

Feb. 1, 2018

Project Announcement: Contract Oversight of the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 (SSAE 18) Examination of the General Fund Enterprise Business System as of June 30, 2018 (Project No. D2018-D000FI-0100.000)

Our planned oversight will begin immediately. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) requested an SSAE 18 examination of the General Fund Enterprise Business System as of June 30, 2018, and we contracted with the independent public accounting firm of KPMG, LLP, to complete that examination. The objective of the examination is to issue an opinion on the Army's description of the General Fund Enterprise Business System and the suitability of the design of controls to achieve the related control objectives. This is report Transmittal of the Independent Service Auditor’s Report on the General Fund Business Enterprise System Administration and Operational Support Services as of June 30, 2018 DODIG‐2018‐148.

Jan. 25, 2018

Project Announcement: Contract Oversight for the Audit of the FY 2018 United States Marine Corps General Fund Financial Statements and Related Footnotes (Project No. D2018-D000FS-0088.000)

We plan to begin the subject oversight immediately. The Department of the Navy requested this audit. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Kearney & Company to audit the FY 2018 United States Marine Corps (USMC) financial statements and related footnotes. The objective of the firm's audit is to determine whether the financial statements and related footnotes were fairly presented in all material respects and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We will review the documentation for any classified samples and provide the results of our review to Kearney & Company to use in developing its overall audit conclusions. This is report Transmittal of the Independent Auditor’s Report on the U.S. Marine Corps General Fund Financial Statements and Related Notes for FY 2018 and FY 2017 DODIG-2019-011.

Jan. 25, 2018

Project Announcement: Contract Oversight of the Audit of the U.S. Navy General Fund Financial Statements for FY 2018 (Project No. D2018-D000FS-0087.000)

Our planned oversight will begin immediately. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) requested an audit of the U.S. Navy General Fund Financial Statements for FY 2018. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP to perform the audit. The objective of Ernst & Young's audit is to determine whether the U.S. Navy General Fund Financial Statements and related footnotes were fairly presented in all material respects and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We will review the documentation for any classified samples and provide the results of our review to Ernst & Young to use in developing its overall audit conclusions. This is report Transmittal of the Disclaimer of Opinion on the U.S. Navy General Fund Financial Statements and Related Notes for FY 2018 DODIG‐2019‐023.

Jan. 25, 2018

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2018 Defense Logistics Agency National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund Financial Statements (Project No. D2018-D000FE-0094.000)

The objective of the audit is to determine whether the financial statements and related note disclosures were fairly presented in all material respects, and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This is report Transmittal of the Independent Auditor's Report on the Defense Logistics Agency Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund Financial Statements and Related Notes for FY 2018 DODIG-2019-026.

Jan. 23, 2018

Project Announcement: Audit of the Department of Defense Civilian Pay Budgeting Process (Project No. D2018-D000AG-0089.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in January 2018. This audit is in response to a request in the Division C-Explanatory Statement accompanying Public Law 114-113, "Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2016." Our objective is to determine whether the Military Services' civilian pay budget processes are effective. Specifically, we will determine whether the management and oversight of the Military Services' Civilian Pay Budget Processes ensure that the Services capture the true cost of their civilian workforce. This is report DoD Civilian Pay Budgeting Process DODIG-2019-041.