Feb. 29, 2024

Project Announcement: Evaluation of DoD Roles and Processes Leading up to the July 2023 Basing Decision for the U.S. Space Command (Project No. D2024-DEV0SV-0092.000)

The objective of this evaluation is to determine the roles and processes of DoD leadership prior to the decision to base the U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Feb. 27, 2024

Project Announcement: Evaluation of the U.S. Navy’s Efforts to Prevent and Respond to Incidents of Deaths by Suicide, Suicide Attempts, and Suicidal Ideation (Project No. D2024-DEV0PB-0089.000)

The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether the Department of Navy effectively took actions to prevent and respond to incidents of deaths by suicide, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation among members of the Navy assigned to sea duty or shore duty.

Feb. 26, 2024

Project Announcement: Follow-Up Evaluation of Enhanced End-Use Monitoring of Defense Articles Provided to Ukraine (Project No. D2024-DEV0PC-0094.000)

The objective of this evaluation is to determine the extent to which the DoD conducted EEUM of designated defense articles provided to Ukraine in accordance with DoD policy during the period after June 2, 2023.

Feb. 12, 2024

Project Announcement: Evaluation of the DoD's Efforts under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the Republic of the Philippines (Project No. D2024-DEV0PC-0081.000)

The objective of this evaluation is to assess DoD’s efforts to develop capabilities and increase capacities under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the United States and the Republic of the Philippines.

Jan. 8, 2024

Project Announcement: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s Artificial Intelligence Governance and Acquisition Process (Project No. D2024-DEV0SI-0055.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject evaluation in January 2024. The objective of this evaluation is to assess the effectiveness of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office’s (CDAO) development of artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and policy for the DoD, and the CDAO’s acquisition and development of AI products and services. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds and will consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this evaluation in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency “Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.”

Dec. 18, 2023

Project Announcement: Evaluation of Accountability Controls for Seaports of Debarkation in the U.S. European Command Area of Responsibility (D2024-DEV0PD-0030.000)

The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether the U.S. European Command is effectively scaling, stocking, staffing, and preparing select seaports for movement of equipment provided to foreign partners. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

Dec. 11, 2023

Project Announcement: Summary of Oversight Reports on DoD Security Assistance to Ukraine to Inform Possible DoD Efforts to Support Israel and Other Future Foreign Assistance Efforts (D2024-DEV0PD-0039.000)

The objective of this evaluation is to summarize systemic challenges and recommendations to address them identified in oversight reports related to DoD security assistance to Ukraine, to inform possible DoD efforts to support Israel and other future foreign assistance efforts. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

Dec. 4, 2023

Project Announcement: Evaluation of DoD Efforts to Assign Medical Personnel to Locations Where They Can Maintain Wartime Readiness Skills and Core Competencies (Project No. D2024-DEV0PB-0022.000)

The objective of this evaluation is to assess the effectiveness with which DoD Components are assigning, placing, and detailing wartime medical specialty personnel to locations where they can maintain their wartime medical readiness skills and core competencies. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.

Dec. 4, 2023

Project Announcement: Evaluation of the Military Services’ Training and Guidance on Political Conduct for the 2024 Election (Project No. D2024-DEV0PF-0038.000)

The objective of this evaluation is to determine the extent to which the Services are taking action to provide guidance and training for the 2024 election campaign season to help ensure that military members comply with DoD Directive 1344.10, “Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces.” We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this evaluation in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency “Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.”

Nov. 27, 2023

Project Announcement: Evaluation of the DoD’s Tracking and Accountability of Presidential Drawdown Equipment Provided to Taiwan (D2024-DEV0PD-0029.000)

The objective of this evaluation is determine whether the DoD effectively and efficiently implemented accountability controls for equipment provided to Taiwan using the Presidential Drawdown Authority. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.