April 14, 2014

Project Announcement: Assessment of Department of Defense Efforts to Build Counterterrorism and Stability Operations Capacity of Foreign Military Forces with “Section 1206” Funding

The objective of this assessment is to determine whether the DoD Global Train and Equip Program, stipulated by Public Law 109-163, Section 1206, as amended, is providing intended results and whether the coordination efforts between the Department of State Office of Inspector General is providing intended results.

April 8, 2014

Army Financial Improvement Plans Generally Managed Effectively, but Better Contract Management Needed

Our objective was to determine whether the Department of the Army effectively managed its Financial Improvement Plan (FIP), including contractor support, to meet Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) goals. Specifically, we focused on the FIAR priorities of improving budgetary information and verifying the existence and completeness of mission critical assets. We also assessed the Army’s compliance with FIAR Guidance when developing 10 FIPs.

April 7, 2014

Project Announcement: Summary Report on Military Construction Projects in Afghanistan and Iraq

The objective is to summarize systematic problems specific to military construction projects in Afghanistan and Iraq, identified in audit reports issued by DoD IG, Army Audit Agency, and Air Force Audit Agency. This is report Military Construction in a Contingency Environment: Summary of Weaknesses Identified in Reports Issued From January 1, 2008, Through March 31, 2014 DODIG-2015-059.

April 7, 2014

Project Announcement: Audit of Requirements and Contract Oversight of Military Construction Projects at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

The objective of this audit is to determine whether DoD is constructing facilities in accordance with legislative authorities and if DoD is providing adequate quality assurance and oversight of military constructions projects at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. This is report Improvements Needed in Managing Scope Changes and Oversight of Construction Projects at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti DODIG-2016-141.

April 1, 2014

DoD Did Not Negotiate Rates With Overseas Health Care Providers and Generally Paid Claims as Billed

We determined the extent to which the TRICARE Management Activity (TMA), through the TRICARE Overseas Program (TOP) contractor, negotiated and adhered to reasonable rates for health care services provided in overseas locations.

March 31, 2014

Assessment of Voting Assistance Programs for Calendar Year 2013

The objective of our voting assistance program assessment is to continue our ongoing evaluation of voting assistance to Service members and report as required on risks to program objectives, or violations of law, policy, or regulation, so public officials and those charged with governance can take appropriate action.

March 31, 2014

Section 847 Ethics Requirements for Senior Defense Officials Seeking Employment with Defense Contractors

Our objectives were to (1) address the central database and DoD IG oversight provisions of Public Law 110-181, “The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008,” Section 847, “Requirements for Senior Department of Defense Officials Seeking Employment with Defense Contractors,” January 28, 2008; (hereinafter referred to as “section 847”)

March 27, 2014

DoD Considered Small Business Innovation Research Intellectual Property Protections in Phase III Contracts, but Program Improvements Are Needed

In response to a requirement in House Armed Services Committee Report 112-479, to accompany the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013, we reviewed 22 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III contracts, with a combined base award value of about $244.9 million, to determine whether the Services properly awarded SBIR Phase III contracts to other than small businesses. Specifically, we determined whether the Services considered small business intellectual property rights and properly notified the Small Business Administration (SBA) of the contract award.

March 24, 2014

Independent Auditor's Report on the Examination of DoD Execution of North Atlantic Treaty Organization-Contributing Countries' Donations to Afghan National Army Trust Fund

This report is a result of Project No. D2013-D000FL-0056.000.

March 21, 2014

Project Announcement: Follow up Quality Control Review of the Grant Thornton, LLP, FY 2011 Single Audit of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

The objective of this review is to determine whether the audit work performed by Grant Thornton on the FY 2011 single audit was done in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133 requirements and applicable auditing standards. This is report Follow-Up Quality Control Review of the Grant Thornton, LLP, FY 2011 Single Audit of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine DODIG-2015-076.