May 20, 2016

Lead Inspector General for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel | Quarterly Report to the United States Congress | March 31, 2016

May 20, 2016

Project Announcement: Investigation of an Allegation that DoD Officials Conveyed Inaccurate or Misleading Information to Congress Concerning the Site Selection Process for the RAF Croughton, UK, Joint Intelligence Analyses Complex

At the request of six House of Representatives Committee Chairmen, we have opened an investigation into allegations that DoD officials intentionally conveyed inaccurate or misleading information to Congress in connection with the selection of RAF Croughton, United Kingdom, as the location for a Joint Intelligence Analyses Complex (JIAC).

May 19, 2016

Independent Auditor's Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures for DoD Compliance With ServiceContract Inventory Compilation and Certification Requirements for FY 2014

We assessed whether DoD complied with Federal and DoD requirements when Components compiled and certified the FY 2014 inventory of contracts for services (ICS). We observed the methods that DoD Components used to compile the ICS and the completeness of information in Component certification letters. In addition, we followed up on recommendations from our reports on DoD’s FY 2012 and FY 2013 ICS.

May 17, 2016

Audit of U.S. Special Operations Command Reporting of General Property, Plant, and Equipment (Project No. D2016-D000FP-0158.000

We plan to begin the subject audit in May 2016. Our objective is to determine whether U.S. Special Operations Command accurately reported general property, plant, and equipment on its financial statements. This is report U.S. Special Operations Command Reporting of General Equipment on Its Financial Statements DODIG-2018-123.

May 17, 2016

Project Announcement: Assessment of U.S./Coalition Efforts to Enable the Afghan Ministry of Defense to Develop its Oversight and Internal Control Capability

We plan to begin the subject assessment immediately. Our objective is to determine whether U.S. Government and Coalition Train-Advise-Assist efforts will enable the Afghan Ministry of Defense (MoD) and subordinate organizations to develop a Transparency, Accountability and Oversight (TAO) capability that helps the MoD to run efficient and effective operations, report reliable information about its operations, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. This is report Evaluation of U.S. and Coalition Efforts to Enable the Afghan Ministry of Defense to Develop its Oversight and Internal Control Capability DODIG-2017-105.

May 12, 2016

U.S. Army Special Operations Command Properly Awarded Service Contracts

We determined whether U.S. Army Special Operations Command awarded service contracts and task orders in accordance with Federal and DoD regulations. The contracted services included functions such as maintenance, medical, housekeeping, education and training, and transportation to support U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

May 9, 2016

Evaluation of the Separation of Service Members Who Made a Report of Sexual Assault

In accordance with House Report 114-102 to accompany Public Law 114-92, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016," we evaluated the separations of service members who made unrestricted reports of sexual assault.

May 6, 2016

Lead Inspector General for Operation Inherent Resolve | Quarterly Report to the United States Congress | March 31, 2016

May 5, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of Reliability of Navy Financial Data Reported for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel (Project No. D2016-D000JB-0150.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in May 2016. Our objective is to determine whether the Navy has adequate accountability of DoD funds supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel by determining the accuracy of obligations and disbursements, as reported in the Cost of War report, for select Navy appropriations. This is report Navy Inaccurately Reported Costs for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in the Cost of War Reports DODIG-2017-067.

May 4, 2016

Air Force Civil Engineer Center Management of Energy Savings Performance Contracts Needs Improvement

Our objective was to determine whether the Air Force is effectively managing energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs). This report is the second in a series of audits on ESPCs.