Sept. 7, 2016

Project Announcement: Termination of the Contract Oversight for the Audit of the FY 2015 United States Marine Corps Schedule of Budgetary Activity (Project No. D2015-D000FT-0258.000)

We announced the subject audit on September 9, 2015. The Secretary of the Navy requested this audit. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of CliftonLarsonAllen to audit the FY 2015 United States Marine Corps (USMC) Schedule of Budgetary Activity (the Schedule).

Sept. 1, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of Contingency Planning for DoD Information Systems (Project No. D2016-D000RB-0184.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in August 2016. Our objective is to determine whether DoD components adequately plan for the recovery of information systems and data after emergencies, system failures, or disasters.

Aug. 30, 2016

DoD Officials Did Not Take Appropriate Action When Notified of Potential Travel Card Misuse at Casinos and Adult Entertainment Establishments DODIG-2016-127

We determined whether DoD cardholders who used Government travel cards at casinos and adult entertainment establishments for personal use sought or received reimbursement for their charges.

Aug. 30, 2016

Designation of Contracting Officer's Representatives and Oversight Framework Could Be Improved for Contracts in Afghanistan DODIG-2016-131

We determined whether contracting officer’s representatives (CORs) were properly appointed and trained, and were able to effectively perform their oversight responsibilities for contracts performed in Afghanistan.

Aug. 29, 2016

NSA Should Take Additional Steps in Its Privileged Access-Related Secure-the-Net Initiatives DODIG-2016-129

This report is no longer classified. To review the report see the FOIA reading room.

Aug. 25, 2016

Project Announcement: Evaluation of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Allocation Process Supporting Counterterrorism Operations in Afghanistan (Project No. D2016-DISPA2-0195.000)

The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether United States Forces-Afghanistan's airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance allocation process effectively supports U.S. counterterrorism operations.

Aug. 25, 2016

The Navy Needs More Comprehensive Guidance for Evaluating and Supporting Cost-Effectiveness of Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects (Redacted) DODIG-2016-130

Our audit objective was to determine whether the U.S. Navy was adequately assessing the cost-effectiveness of large‑scale renewable energy projects in the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility.

Aug. 22, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of Under-Vehicle Force Protection Requirement for the Army Paladin Integrated Management Program (Project No. D2016-D000AU-0203.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in August 2016. Our objective is to determine whether the Army is adequately protecting soldiers from under-vehicle blasts as part of the force protection requirement. This is report Under-Vehicle Force Protection Requirement for the Army Paladin Integrated Management Program DODIG-2017-103.

Aug. 18, 2016

DoD Freedom of Information Act Policies Need Improvement DODIG-2016-124

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs requested that the DoD Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) determine whether noncareer officials (political appointees or persons nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate) were adversely affecting the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process at the DoD between January 2007 and July 2015. In response, we determined whether DoD noncareer officials unduly influenced the FOIA response process through unnecessary delays or withholding of information that would have otherwise been released absent the noncareer official’s involvement.

Aug. 18, 2016

Lead Inspector General for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel | Quarterly Report to the United States Congress | April 1, 2016 - June 30, 2016