Feb. 21, 2019

Report of Investigation: Ms. Ellen Ardrey Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency DODIG-2019-053

We initiated this investigation into a series of anonymous complaints alleging that Ms. Ellen Ardrey, Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service (DISES), while serving as Director of the Human Development Directorate (HD), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), circumvented DoD policy and wasted government resources in her management of NGA’s Voluntary Early Retirement Authority and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments. The complaints asserted that Ms. Ardrey improperly permitted NGA senior officials to downgrade to non-senior official positions within the agency for one pay period, and then paid them $40,000 each as buyout incentives to leave the agency without obtaining required approval from the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (OUSD(P&R)).

Feb. 20, 2019

Lead Inspector General for Operation Freedom’s Sentinel I Quarterly Report to the United States Congress I October 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018

This Lead Inspector General (Lead IG) report to the United States Congress on Operation Freedom’s Sentinel (OFS) is the 15th quarterly report detailing the overseas contingency operation. The report summarizes significant events involving OFS and describes completed, ongoing, and planned Lead IG and partner agency oversight work. This report covers the period from October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018.

Feb. 19, 2019

Summary and Follow-up Report on Audits of DoD Energy Savings Performance Contracts DODIG-2019-058

We summarized systemic problems with the contract administration of energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) reported in eight Government Accountability Office (GAO), DoD OIG, and U.S. Army Audit Agency (USAAA) reports issued since 2013. We also determined whether DoD, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Logistics Agency officials implemented the recommendations in the eight reports.

Feb. 13, 2019

Iraqi Border Guard Equipment DODIG-2019-057

We determined whether the Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF‑OIR) and the 1st Theater Sustainment Command (1st TSC) validated the requirements for Iraqi border guard (IBG) equipment against demonstrated needs, and accounted for border guard equipment before divestment to the Government of Iraq.

Feb. 12, 2019

Accounting and Financial Reporting for the Military Housing Privatization Initiative DODIG-2019-056

We determined whether the DoD Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) program was properly accounted for in DoD financial and property systems and reported in the FY 2017 DoD Agency-Wide Financial Statements. The DoD Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) requested this audit on May 26, 2017.

Feb. 11, 2019

Evaluation of Special Access Programs Industrial Security Program DODIG-2019-054

The report is classified. To file a Freedom of Information Act request, please submit a request to FOIA Online.

Feb. 11, 2019

Evaluation of Integrated Joint Special Technical Operations DODIG-2019-055

The report is classified. To file a Freedom of Information Act request, please submit a request to FOIA Online.

Feb. 7, 2019

System Review Report for the External Peer Review of the National Guard Bureau Internal Review Office DODIG-2019-052

We have reviewed the system of quality control for the National Guard Bureau Internal Review (NGB IR) Office in effect for the period ended February 28, 2018. A system of quality control encompasses the NGB IR’s organizational structure, the policies adopted, and procedures established to provide it with reasonable assurance of conforming to Government Auditing Standards (GAS).

Feb. 6, 2019

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2019 Defense Information Systems Agency General Fund Financial Statements (Project No. D2019-D000FL-0108.000)

Our planned oversight will begin immediately. The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, DoD, requested an audit of the Defense Information Systems Agency General Fund Financial Statements. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Kearney & Company, P.C. (Kearney & Company) to audit the Defense Information System Agency's General Fund Financial Statements for Fiscal Years ending September 30, 2019, and September 30, 2018. Kearney & Company's objective is to determine whether the FY 2019 Defense Information System Agency's General Fund Financial Statements and related notes are presented fairly and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our objective is to provide contract oversight of Kearney & Company's audit and determine whether Kearney & Company complied with applicable auditing standards.

Feb. 6, 2019

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2019 Defense Information Systems Agency Working Capital Fund Financial Statements (Project No. D2019-D000FL-107.000)

Our planned oversight will begin immediately. The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, DoD, requested an audit of the Defense Information Systems Agency Working Capital Fund Financial Statements. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Kearney & Company, P.C. (Kearney & Company) to audit the Defense Information System Agency's Working Capital Fund Financial Statements for Fiscal Years ending September 30, 2019, and September 30, 2018. Kearney & Company's objective is to determine whether the FY 2019 Defense Information System Agency's Working Capital Fund Financial Statements and related notes are presented fairly and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Our objective is to provide contract oversight of Kearney & Company's audit and determine whether Kearney & Company complied with applicable auditing standards.