Oct. 27, 2015

Project Announcement: Audit of U.S. Air Force Civilian Pay Budgeting Requirements (Project No. D2016-D000AG-0040.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in October 2016. Our objective is to determine whether the civilian pay budget processes in the Military Services are effective. This is report Requirements for the Air Force Civilian Pay Budget Still Need Improvement DODIG-2017-039.

Oct. 22, 2015

Project Announcement: Assessment of U.S. and Coalition Plans/Efforts to Train, Advise, Assist, and Equip the Kurdish Security Forces

We plan to begin the subject assessment immediately. This project relates to overseas contingency Operation Inherent Resolve, and will be completed in accordance with the OIG’s oversight responsibilities as described in Section 8L of the Inspector General Act of 1978, asamended. This is report Assessment of U.S. and Coalition Efforts to Train, Advise, Assist, and Equip the Kurdish Security Forces in Iraq DODIG-2017-033.

Oct. 15, 2015

DoD Needs a Comprehensive Approach to Address Workplace Violence DODIG-2016-002

We determined whether DoD was effectively implementing programs to address workplace violence threats and incidents.

Oct. 13, 2015

Project Announcement: Audit of Reliability of Financial and Operational Data Reported for Operation Inherent Resolve (Project No. D2016-D000JB-0029.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in October 2015. Our objective is to determine whether the Air Force has adequate accountability of DoD funds supporting Operation Inherent Resolve by determining the accuracy of obligations and disbursements, as reported in the Cost of War. This is report Additional Controls Needed to Issue Reliable DoD Cost of War Reports That Accurately Reflect the Status of Air Force Operation Inherent Resolve Funds DODIG-2016-102.

Oct. 8, 2015

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and Overall Navy Needs to Improve Management of Waiver and Deferral Requests

Our objective for this audit was to evaluate the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) process to justify, review, and approve requests for waivers of criteria to certify readiness for operational testing and deferrals of operational testing requirements.

Oct. 7, 2015

Project Announcement: Contract Audit Follow-Up Monitoring

In accordance with the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended, we established the subject project for all contract audit follow-up inquiries or information we request from the DoD Components in FY 2016 that are not identified to a specific project.

Oct. 1, 2015

Evaluation of Defense Contract Management Agency Actions on Reported DoD Contractor Business System Deficiencies

We evaluated Defense Contract Management Agency’s (DCMA) actions on DoD contractor business system deficiencies reported in 21 Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit reports.

Sept. 30, 2015

Project Announcement: Audit of Award of Service Contracts by U.S. Army Special Operations Command (Project No. D2015-D000CL-0259.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in September 2015. This audit will be conducted in response to a request by the House Committee on Armed Services. This is report U.S. Army Special Operations Command Properly Awarded Service Contracts DODIG-2016-090.

Sept. 30, 2015

Evaluation of DoD's Force Health Protection Measures DuringOperation United Assistance DODIG-2015-183

Our evaluation was intended to assist the Department of Defense by ensuring the health and well-being of all personnel deployed during Operation United Assistance.

Sept. 30, 2015

Assessment of DoD Suicide Prevention Processes

The objectives of this project were to: 1) evaluate DoD processes used to develop suicide prevention policy and 2) determine what process changes are required to improve suicide prevention and intervention policies and programs, including, but not limited to, resilience, mental health treatment, substance abuse, and prevention in the military.