Feb. 1, 2013

Project Announcement: Audit of Negotiated Rates for the TRICARE Overseas Program

The objective of this audit is to determine the extent to which TRICARE Management Activity, through the TRICARE Overseas Program contractor, is negotiating and adhering to reasonable rates for health care services provided in overseas locations. This is report DoD Did Not Negotiate Rates With Overseas Health Care Providers and Generally Paid Claims as Billed DODIG-2014-052.

Feb. 1, 2013

Project Announcement: Audit of Army Compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Revisions for the Use of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts

The objective of this audit is to determine whether the Army complied with interim Federal Acquisition Regulation revisions on the use of cost-reimbursable contracts. This audit is required by the FY 2009 National Defense Authorization Act. This is report Army Needs Better Processes to Justify and Manage Cost-Reimbursement Contracts DODIG-2013-120.

Jan. 31, 2013

Critical Information Needed to Determine the Cost and Availability of G222 Spare Parts (Redacted)

We evaluated two contracts, as well as acquisition planning and program documentation, to determine whether the cost and availability of G222 spare parts will allow for continued sustainability of the aircraft.

Jan. 24, 2013

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Ethics Program Met Federal Government Standards

Our audit objective was to determine whether DARPA ethics policies and program implementation were consistent with Federal Government conflict-of-interest mitigation standards and whether DARPA personnel were properly trained and following their policies.

Jan. 18, 2013

Contractor Compliance Varied With Classification of Lobbying Costs and Reporting of Lobbying Activities (Redacted)

What We Did We reviewed the financial records of 24 DoD contractors that were the recipients of 50 earmarks, valued at $115.5 million, to determine whether DoD contractors that lobbied for and were the recipients of earmarks complied with the requirements of the United States Code...

Jan. 15, 2013

Quality Controls for the Rotary Wing Transport Contracts Performed in Afghanistan Need Improvement

We determined whether United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) contracting officials had adequate controls over the contracts for transportation of supplies, mail, and passengers in Afghanistan.

Dec. 21, 2012

Better Processes Needed to Appropriately Justify and Document NAVSUP WSS, Philadelphia Site Sole-Source Awards

Our objective was to determine whether DoD noncompetitive contract awards were properly justified as sole source. This report is the seventh in a series of reports on DoD contracts awarded without competition and includes contracts issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS)...

Dec. 10, 2012

DoD OIG Semiannual Report to the Congress | April 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012

The Semiannual Report to the Congress for the reporting period of April 1 to September 30, 2012 has been issued. The report summarizes the significant achievements of DoD IG, as well as the audit and investigative agencies of the military departments. During the reporting period, DoD IG issued 79 reports to include audits, assessments and evaluations and identified potential monetary benefits of $2.8 billion. DCIS, working closely with counterpart law enforcement agencies, conducted investigations that resulted in 72 arrests, 167 criminal convictions, 37 suspensions, and 136 debarments, and generated a return of $3.3 billion to the U.S. government. This report highlights oversight efforts related to Afghanistan and warrior care. The report also summarizes significant accomplishments of DoD IG audits, investigations and inspections.

Dec. 7, 2012

Contracting Improvements Still Needed in DoD's FY 2011 Purchases Made Through the Department of Veterans Affairs

The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008 requires the DoD Office of Inspector General and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Inspector General to review procedures for DoD interagency purchases made through VA.

Dec. 5, 2012

Project Announcement: DoD Phase III Small Business Innovative Research Contracts Awarded to Other than Small Businesses.

This audit will determine whether the services are properly awarding Phase III Small Business Innovative Research contracts to businesses other than small businesses. Specifically, the audit will determine whether the services are considering small business intellectual property rights and are properly notifying the Small Business Administration of the contract award. This audit was announced in response to a congressional request to review the use of small business intellectual property in DoD contracts. This is report DoD Considered Small Business Innovation Research Intellectual Property Protections in Phase III Contracts, but Program Improvements Are Needed DODIG-2014-049.