Nov. 27, 2023

Project Announcement: Evaluation of Security and Accountability Controls for Defense Items Transferred to Ukraine through Romania (Project No. D2024-DEV0PC-0027.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject evaluation in November 2023. The objective of this evaluation is to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the DoD’s security and accountability controls for U.S. defense items transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces through the Logistics Enabling Node in Romania. 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.”

Oct. 27, 2023

Project Announcement: Oversight of the FY 2024 Army’s Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 Examination of the System Supporting the Delivery of Munitions Inventory Management Services (Project No. D2024-D000FI-0015.000)

Our planned oversight will begin immediately. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) requested a Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18, as amended, (SSAE 18) examination of the Army’s System Supporting the Delivery of Munitions Inventory Management Services for the period of October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of KPMG, LLP (KPMG) to perform this SSAE 18 examination. The objective of KPMG’s attestation examination is to issue an opinion on the Army’s description of the System Supporting the Delivery of Munitions Inventory Management Services and the suitability of the design and operating effectiveness of the controls to achieve the related control objectives stated in the description. The objective of our project is to provide contract oversight of KPMG’s attestation examination and determine whether KPMG complied with the contract and applicable attestation and generally accepted government auditing standards.

Oct. 27, 2023

Project Announcement: Oversight of the FY 2024 Army’s Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18 Examination of the General Fund Enterprise Business System (Project No. D2024-D000FI-0018.000)

Our planned oversight will begin immediately. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller) requested a Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements No. 18, as amended, (SSAE 18) examination of the Army’s General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) administration and operational support service for the period of October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of KPMG, LLP (KPMG) to perform this SSAE 18 examination.

Oct. 17, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Capabilities (Project No. D2024-D000AT-0012.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in October 2023. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the Department of the Navy is effectively planning for and achieving the performance capabilities for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye upgrades and modifications. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this audit in accordance with the Government Accountability Office’s generally accepted government auditing standards.

Oct. 10, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of Cyber Mission Force Readiness (Project No. D2024-D000CP-0010.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in October 2023. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the Military Services are meeting readiness requirements for staffing, training, and equipping the Cyber Mission Force in accordance with DoD guidance. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this audit in accordance with the Government Accountability Office’s generally accepted government auditing standards.

Oct. 4, 2023

Project Announcement: Review of the DoD’s Implementation of Expedited Transfer Policy Requirements (Project No. D2024-D0DIEM-0004.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject review in October 2023. The objective of this review is to determine whether the DoD is effectively executing the requirements of the expedited transfer policy for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program in accordance with Federal and DoD policies. We may revise the objective as the review proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this review in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency “Quality Standards for Federal Offices of Inspector General.

Oct. 3, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of the DoD’s Actions to Implement Zero Trust User Requirements (Project No. D2024-D000CR-0009.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in October 2023. This audit is the first in an anticipated series of audits that will address the DoD’s implementation of the Zero Trust Architecture. The objective of this audit is to assess the DoD’s progress in identifying, authorizing, authenticating, and monitoring users on DoD networks in accordance with the DoD’s Zero Trust Strategy. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management on additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this audit in accordance with the Government Accountability Office’s generally accepted government auditing standards.

Oct. 2, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of the DoD’s Controls over the Processing of Patient Orders in the Military Health System GENESIS (Project No. D2024-D000CT-0002.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in October 2023. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the DoD implemented effective controls to ensure the proper routing and integrity of patient orders input to the Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS electronic health record system. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this audit in accordance with the Government Accountability Office’s generally accepted government auditing standards.

Sept. 27, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of Cyber Vulnerabilities Impacting Defense Critical Infrastructure (Project No. D2023-D000CS-0168.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in September 2023. This audit is the first in a planned series of audits that addresses the DoD’s ability to protect Defense Critical Infrastructure against cyber vulnerabilities. The objective of this audit is to assess the progress made by the Departments of the Navy and Air Force in mitigating the Defense Critical Infrastructure cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified during the installation evaluations conducted in response to section 1650 of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017.

Sept. 25, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of the DoD’s Management of Air Quality Issues at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (Project No. D2023-D000RJ-0155.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in October 2023. We are conducting this audit in response to allegations made to the DoD Hotline. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the DoD conducted risk assessments of airborne toxins at Camp Lemonnier and effectively implemented steps to mitigate identified toxins according to DoD policy. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives.