Jan. 11, 2018

Project Announcement: Audit of DoD's Implementation of the Joint Information Environment Initiatives-Joint Regional Security Stacks (Project No. D2018-D000RE-0079.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in January 2018. Our objective is to determine whether the implementation of the Joint Information Environment security initiatives will increase the DoD's ability to protect its systems and networks and increase the overall DoD cybersecurity posture. Specifically, we will determine whether the implementation of Joint Regional Security Stacks, a major component of the Joint Information Environment, reduces the DoD's exposure to internal and external cybersecurity threats.

Jan. 8, 2018

Project Announcement: Audit of the Fort Bliss Replacement Hospital Construction Project (Project No. D2018-D000CG-0078.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit immediately. Public Law 115-91, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018," section 2823, "Report on Design Errors and Omissions Related to Fort Bliss Hospital Replacement Project," December 12, 2017, requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to report on this construction project.

Jan. 8, 2018

Project Announcement: Audit of the United States Strategic Command Facility Construction Project (Project No. D2018-D000CG-0077.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit immediately. Section 2824 of the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act requires the Inspector General of the Department of Defense to report on this construction project. Our objective is to determine whether the DoD effectively managed the United States Strategic Command Headquarters Facility Construction Project. Specifically, we will review the requirements development, the design-bid-build contract award processes, design suitability, contractor performance, and oversight of contractors. This is report U.S. Strategic Command Facility Construction Project DODIG-2018-122 .

Jan. 3, 2018

Whistleblower Reprisal Investigation: Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment, Arlington, VA DODIG-2018-044

We conducted this investigation in response to allegations filed with the Department of Defense (DoD) Hotline by a sub-contractor who claimed that Leidos, Inc., non-selected the Complainant for inclusion on a bridge contract in reprisal for her making protected disclosures to company and Government officials.

Dec. 26, 2017

U.S. Central and U.S. Africa Commands’ Oversight of Counternarcotics Activities DODIG-2018-059

We determined whether U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) effectively provided oversight of counternarcotics (CN) activities. A prior DoD OIG report, issued in September 2017, focused on the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for CN and Global Threats’ (ODASD CN&GT) oversight of CN activities. In our prior audit, we found that the ODASD CN&GT did not provide effective oversight of CN activities, to include tracking funding after the funds were transferred to the Combatant Commands (COCOM) for implementation. Subsequently, we conducted this audit to review the oversight of CN activities at USCENTCOM and USAFRICOM to provide a broader understanding of how the DoD executes its CN program.

Dec. 21, 2017

The Financial Statement Compilation Adjustments and Information Technology Corrective Action Plan Validation Process DODIG-2018-057

Our audit objective was to determine whether adjustments made to the data during the FY 2017 financial statement compilation process were adequately documented and supported in accordance with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR).

Dec. 21, 2017

U.S. Military-Occupied Facilities Evaluation – Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar DODIG-2018-049

Our objective was to evaluate U.S. military‑occupied facilities at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) to verify compliance with DoD health and safety policies and standards regarding indoor air quality, electrical systems, fire protection systems, and active and inactive fuel systems.

Dec. 21, 2017

DoD Antiterrorism Programs DODIG-2018-046

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

Dec. 20, 2017

Evaluation of the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Program Quality Management System DODIG-2018-045

We determined whether the DoD Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) prime contractors, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX), and the ULA major subcontractor, Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR), performed adequate quality assurance management for the EELV program. Specifically, we evaluated EELV contractors’ compliance with the contractually required Aerospace Standard (AS) 9100C, “Quality Management Systems – Requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defense Organizations.”

Dec. 19, 2017

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Administration of Selected Energy Savings Performance Contracts DODIG-2018-050

We determined whether the Department of the Navy properly administered selected energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) in accordance with Federal and DoD policies and procedures. This report is the fourth in a series on ESPCs in the DoD. Prior reports outlined that Navy (DODIG-2017-044) and Air Force (DODIG-2016-087 and DODIG-2015-138) contract personnel were not properly administering ESPCs. In addition, the Air Force did not have sufficient program management over its ESPC program.