Dec. 6, 2016

DoD OIG Semiannual Report to the Congress | April 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016

The Semiannual Report to the Congress has been issued. For the reporting period of April 1 through September 30, 2016, the DoD OIG issued a total of 65 audit, inspection, and evaluation reports that identified $52.4 million in questioned costs and $1 billion in funds put to better use. The DoD OIG also achieved $1.3 million in financial savings based on management-completed corrective actions related to reports issued in this and previous reporting periods. Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) investigations, including those conducted jointly with other law enforcement organizations, resulted in $445.3 million in civil judgments and settlements; $56 million in criminal fines, penalties, and restitution ordered; and $42.1 million in administrative rec

Dec. 5, 2016

Investigation Regarding Assertions Made By Former United Launch Alliance Executive DODIG-2017-020

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) conducted this investigation at the request of the Secretary of Defense regarding assertions made by the United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) former Vice-President of Engineering. His assertions were related to competition for National Security Space (NSS) launch missions, and whether the United States Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center awarded contracts to ULA in accordance with DoD and Federal regulations.

Dec. 1, 2016

The Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan Needs to Strengthen the Controls Over U.S. Direct Assistance Funding DODIG-2017-027

We determined whether the Combined Security Transition Command–Afghanistan (CSTC-A) and the Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s (GIRoA’s) Ministries of Defense and Interior (MoD and MoI) have established and implemented effective controls over the contract management process.

This is one in a series of DoD Office of Inspector General audits and evaluations of controls over U.S. direct assistance provided to GIRoA in support of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces.  We initiated the series of audits in response to the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, which required that the DoD Office of the Inspector General conduct a comprehensive assessment of the financial management capacity and risks within the Afghanistan MoD and MoI.  Previous audits focused on CSTC-A and GIRoA controls over the contract management process and GIRoA’s controls to effectively manage asset accountability for vehicles; while an ongoing audit is currently focused on CSTC-A and GIRoA’s oversight of large fuel contracts.

Nov. 17, 2016

Lead Inspector General for Operation Freedom's Sentinel | Quarterly Report to the United States Congress | July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016

Nov. 13, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of the Air Operations Center–Weapon System Increment 10.2 (Project No. D2016-D000AU-0217.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in September 2016. Our objective is to determine the impact of schedule delays on the initial production decision of the Air Operations Center - Weapon System Increment 10.2 program. This is report A Critical Change to the Air Operations Center–Weapon System Increment 10.2 Program Increased Costs and Delayed Deployment for 3 Years DODIG-2017-079.

Nov. 10, 2016

Improvements Needed in Managing Air Force Suspense Accounts DODIG-2017-019

We determined whether DoD had controls in place to record Department of the Air Force (Treasury Index 57) suspense account balances on the proper Component financial statements.  In addition, we determined whether the accounts were being used for the intended purpose and whether transactions are resolved in a timely manner.

Nov. 10, 2016

Application Level General Controls for the Defense Cash Accountability System Need Improvement DODIG-2017-015

We determined whether Defense Cash Accountability System (DCAS) general controls including those related to security management, access controls, contingency planning, configuration management, and segregation of duties were operating effectively. DoD uses DCAS to process and report its disbursement and collections of funds between the U.S. Treasury and DoD.

Nov. 8, 2016

Project Announcement: Summary Audit of Contractor Performance Assessment Reports for Nonsystems Contracts Prepared by the Navy, Air Force, Army, and Defense Organizations (Project No. D2017-D000CF-0044.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in November 2016. This audit is the fifth and final in a series of audits on DoD officials’ evaluation of contractor performance. Our objective is to summarize systemic problems with preparation of contractor performance assessment reports and identify potential improvements for CPARS and its guidance. This is report Summary of Audits on Assessing Contractor Performance: Additional Guidance and System Enhancements Needed DODIG-2017-081.

Nov. 8, 2016

Acquisition of the Navy Surface Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (Knifefish) Needs Improvement (Redacted) DODIG-2017-014

We determined whether the Navy effectively established requirements and planned testing to support procuring the Surface Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (Knifefish).

Nov. 4, 2016

Lead Inspector General for Operation Inherent Resolve | Quarterly Report to the United States Congress | July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016