April 30, 2014

Evaluation of Department of Defense Interaction with State Defense Forces

Representatives from the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and America’s Security Affairs; Chief, National Guard Bureau; and Commander, United States Northern Command should read this report.

April 15, 2014

DoD Efforts to Meet the Requirements of the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act in FY 2013

We determined whether DoD complied with Public Law No. 107-300, “Improper Payments Information Act of 2002,” November 26, 2002, as amended by Public Law No. 111?204, “Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010,” July 22, 2010 (IPERA). The audit was required by Public Law 111-204.

April 14, 2014

Defense Hotline Allegations Concerning the Fort Huachuca, Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground Contract Administration and Oversight Functions

Our objective was to review the adequacy of cost-control procedures and contract administration for cost-plus-award-fee contract W91RUS-10-C-0001 used at Fort Huachuca, Army Contracting Command–Aberdeen Proving Ground. In addition, the audit addresses three allegations concerning administration of the contract raised to the Defense Hotline.

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.

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.

Dec. 20, 2013

Assessment of Arlington and Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemeteries DODIG-2014-026

We performed this assessment of Arlington and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemeteries using the Army Directive 2010-04 as a guide for the evaluation as well as the adequacy of current Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) outreach practices.

Nov. 25, 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic District-North Needs To Improve Oversight of Construction Contractors in Afghanistan

This audit is one in a series of reports on military construction (MILCON) projects in Afghanistan. Our objective was to determine whether DoD provided effective oversight of MILCON projects in Afghanistan. Specifically, we determined whether U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) properly monitored contractor performance during construction and adequately performed quality assurance (QA) oversight responsibilities pertaining to two Special Operations Forces (SOF) MILCON projects at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

Oct. 22, 2013

Audit of the Intelligence Community Centers of Academic Excellence Program's Use of Grant Funds

The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense requested this review of the defense intelligence community's use of section 2358, title 10 United States Code, to issue recruitment and outreach grants for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Subsequent discussions with the subcommittee staff disclosed that their concerns were focused on the Intelligence Community Centers of Academic Excellence program. Therefore, the audit's overall objective was to examine the defense intelligence community's use of grants for the Intelligence Community Centers of Academic Excellence program.

Oct. 17, 2013

Hotline Allegation Regarding the Follow-up Audit of a Contractor's Material Management and Accounting System

Hotline Allegation Regarding the Follow-up Audit of a Contractor’s Material Management and Accounting System

Sept. 30, 2013

Allegations Unsubstantiated Concerning Defense Logistics Agency Violation of Federal Guidance for the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Contracts

We performed this audit in response to a complaint that the Government Accountability Office forwarded to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General on February 3, 2011.