March 24, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of Army Leases for Energy Production Projects (Project No. D2016-D000CI-0128.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in March 2016. This is the first in a series of audits related to leases supporting energy production projects. We are conducting this audit in response to a Defense Hotline submission. This is report The Defense Logistics Agency Properly Awarded Power Purchase Agreements and the Army Obtained Fair Market Value for Leases Supporting Power Purchase Agreements DODIG-2016-137.

March 24, 2016

Chemical and Biological Training for Army and Marine Corps Units in the Republic of Korea Needs Improvement DODIG-2016-050

Our audit objective was to determine whether forward-deployed forces assigned to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) were trained to defend against chemical and biological agents. For this audit we determined whether ground forces stationed in the Republic of Korea (ROK) incorporated chemical and biological (CB) training into collective training exercises. This is the second in a series of audits on USFK chemical and biological defense preparedness.

March 24, 2016

Naval Sea Systems Command Did Not Properly Apply Guidance Regarding Contracting Officer's Representatives DODIG-2016-063

We determined whether Naval Sea Systems Command was effectively managing the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard contracts for non-nuclear ship repair. Specifically, we determined whether Naval Sea Systems Command was adequately monitoring the contractor’s performance.

March 24, 2016

DoD Components Did Not Properly Use the Acquisition and Cross Service Agreement Automated Tracking and Reporting System DODIG-2016-067

We determined whether DoD Components used Acquisition and Cross-Service Agreement (ACSA) Global AutomatedTracking and Reporting System (AGATRS) properly in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).

March 22, 2016

Project Announcement: Investigation Regarding Assertions made by Former United Launch Alliance Executive

At the request of the Secretary of Defense, the OIG DoD has opened an investigation regarding assertions made by United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) former Vice-President of Engineering relating to competition for national security space launch. This is report Investigation Regarding Assertions Made By Former United Launch Alliance Executive DODIG-2017-020.

March 20, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of TRICARE South Region Payments for Autism-Related Services (Project No. D2016-D000CJ-0134.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in April 2016. Our objective is to determine whether DoD appropriately paid for autism services in the TRICARE South Region. This is report The Defense Health Agency Improperly Paid for Autism-Related Services to Selected Companies in the TRICARE South Region DODIG-2017-064.

March 17, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council Procurement Quantity Validation Process for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (Project No. D2016-D000AU-0118.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in March 2016. Our objective is to determine whether the Joint Requirements Oversight Council has properly validated procurement quantities for major defense acquisition programs. This is report Joint Requirements Oversight Council Procurement Quantity Validation Process for Major Defense Acquisition Programs DODIG-2017-117.

March 11, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of Air Force C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program Spare Parts Procurement from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (Project No. D2016-D000AH-0113.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in March 2016. Our objective is to determine whether the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) purchased sole-source C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-engining Program (RERP) spare parts from the Lockheed Martin. This is report The Air Force Did Not Adequately Determine or Document Fair and Reasonable Prices for Lot 7 Sole-Source Initial Spare Partsfor the C-5 Aircraft DODIG-2017-053.

March 10, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (Project No. D2016-D000AT-0115.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in March 2016. Our objective is to determine whether the Department of the Navy is effectively developing and managing the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program capabilities. This is report Surface Warfare Improvement Program DODIG-2017-063.

March 10, 2016

DoD Actions Were Not Adequate to Reduce Improper Travel Payments DODIG-2016-060

We determined whether DoD actions to reduce improper payments in the DoD Travel Pay program were effective.