June 27, 2017

Audit of the Training and Airframe Evaluations for the H-60 Black Hawk Helicopter DODIG-2017-096

We determined whether the U.S. Army (Army) effectively managed its modernization of the H-60 Black Hawk (H-60) helicopter fleet. Specifically, we reviewed the Army’s H-60 new equipment training strategy and airframe condition evaluations.

June 27, 2017

Project Announcement: Audit of Spare Parts Procured From TransDigm Group Inc. (Project No. D2017-D000AH-0162.000)

We plan to begin this audit in June 2017. We are conducting this audit in response to several congressional requests. Our general objective is to determine whether the DoD is purchasing spare parts at fair and reasonable prices from TransDigm Group Inc. This is report Review of Parts Purchased From TransDigm Group, Inc. DODIG-2019-060.

May 10, 2017

DoD Components Did Not Report Complete and Accurate Data in the DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository DODIG-2017-082

We determined whether DoD Components reported complete and accurate information technology (IT) systems data into the DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository (DITPR).

May 9, 2017

The Army’s Corrective Actions Improved Cost Measures for Stryker Vehicle Contracts DODIG-2017-080

We determined whether the Program Executive Office for Ground Combat Systems effectively implemented corrective actions related to Recommendations 1.c through 1.e in DoD OIG Report No. DODIG-2012-102, “Better Cost-Control Measures Are Needed on the Army’s Cost-Reimbursable Services Contract for Logistics Support of Stryker Vehicles,” June 18, 2012.

March 6, 2017

Project Announcement: Followup Audit of Report No. DODIG-2014-062, Stocking of Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources Support and Repair Spare Kits, Implemented Recommendations (Project No. D2017-D000RA-0096.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in March 2017. Our objective is to determine whether the Air Combat Command and U.S. Pacific Air Forces implemented the recommendations in Report No. DODIG-2014-062, "Improvements Needed in the Stocking of Air Force Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources Support and Repair Spare Kits in Guam," April 17, 2014. This is report Followup Audit: Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources Support and Repair Spare Kits DODIG-2018-029.

Feb. 23, 2017

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Can Improve Its Processes to Obtain Restitution From Contractors That Provide Defective Spare Parts DODIG-2017-059

We determined whether Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime personnel adequately processed product quality deficiency reports and obtained appropriate restitution (reimbursement) from contractors that provided defective spare parts.

Feb. 21, 2017

Project Announcement: Audit of DoD Payments to Selected Suppliers for Breast Pumps (Project No. D2017-D000CJ-0079.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in February 2017. Our objective is to determine whether the DoD paid reasonable prices for breast pumps from selected suppliers in the TRICARE Program. This is report TRICARE Payments for Standard Electric Breast Pumps and Replacement Parts DODIG-2018-108.

Feb. 7, 2017

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

We determined whether the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) purchased sole-source C-5 Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program spare parts from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (LM Aero) at fair and reasonable prices.

Jan. 31, 2017

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Negotiated Fair and Reasonable Prices for F402 Engine Spare Parts, but Pricing Errors and Late Deliveries Occurred (Redacted) DODIG-2017-050

We determined whether the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) was purchasing sole-source spare parts at fair and reasonable prices for F402 engines in support of the AV-8B Harrier II aircraft.  The Marine Corps uses the Harrier to perform missions, including close air support of ground troops and armed reconnaissance.  We nonstatistically selected 17 of 408 spare parts for review, valued at $55.3 million of $85.1 million, to determine whether F402 engine spare parts prices were fair and reasonable.

Jan. 30, 2017

Project Announcement: Followup Audit on the Military Sealift Command Oversight of Excess Spare-Parts Inventory and Purchases for Sealift Program Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships (Project No. D2017-D000AJ-0076.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in February 2017. Our objective is to determine whether the Military Sealift Command implemented corrective actions for Recommendations A.3, A.4, A.5, B.1, and B.2 in DoD OIG Report No. DODIG-2014-106, “Military Sealift Command Oversight of Excess Spare-Parts Inventory and Purchases for Sealift Program RollOn/Roll-Off Ships Needs Improvement,” September 9, 2014, and determine whether those actions corrected the problems. This is report Followup Audit: Military Sealift Command Management of Spare Parts Inventory and Purchases for Sealift Program Roll-On/Roll-Off Ships DODIG-2018-004.