July 8, 2024

Project Announcement: Evaluation of DoD Ability to Maintain Command and Control of Nuclear Forces Following a Nuclear Attack (Project No. D2024-DEV0SN-0147.000)

The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the effectiveness with which the DoD maintains command and control of nuclear forces, specifically, the ability to maintain connectivity between the President, Secretary of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and nuclear forces following a nuclear attack.

July 8, 2024

Evaluation of Selected DoD Senior Colleges’ Response to Allegations of Harassment (Report No. DODIG‑2024‑105)

The objective of this evaluation was to determine the extent to which selected DoD senior colleges responded to allegations of harassment in accordance with DoD policy.

June 24, 2024

Evaluation of the DoD’s Accountability of Lost or Destroyed Defense Articles Provided to Ukraine Requiring Enhanced End Use Monitoring (Report No. DODIG‑2024‑097)

The objective of this evaluation was to determine whether the U.S. European Command’s Office of Defense Cooperation–Ukraine obtained complete loss reports for enhanced end use monitoring designated defense articles provided to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a timely manner.

June 18, 2024

Management Advisory: Review of DoD Funds Provided to the People’s Republic of China and Associated Affiliates for Research Activities or Any Foreign Countries for the Enhancement of Pathogens of Pandemic Potential (Report No. DODIG‑2024‑099)

The purpose of this management advisory is to inform Congress and DoD leadership of the results of our review required in response to Public Law 118 31, “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024,” section 252, “Audit to Identify Diversion of Department of Defense Funding to China’s Research Labs.

June 17, 2024

Project Announcement: Evaluation of a Classified Program FY 24 - 2 (Project No. D2024-DEV0SA-0140.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject evaluation in June 2024. The evaluation was recommended by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.

June 13, 2024

Audit of Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation Contracts for DoD Components (Report No. DODIG‑2024‑096)

The objective of this audit was to determine whether DoD Components effectively managed Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR) contracts. In addition, we determined whether DoD Components awarded support contracts that met the FIAR goal of providing a reliable financial environment and whether they used appropriated funds efficiently when obtaining contractor support.

June 12, 2024

Semiannual Report to the Congress – October 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024

The DoD OIG submits semiannual reports summarizing its activities as required by the Inspector General Act of 1978. These reports serve to apprise Congress and the Secretary of Defense of noteworthy findings, progress, and recommendations for improvement.

June 11, 2024

Audit of the DoD’s Revaluation of the Support Provided to Ukraine Through Presidential Drawdown Authority (Report No. DODIG‑2024‑095)

The objective of this audit was to determine the extent and impact of the March 2023 estimation change for valuing assets provided under Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA ), determine whether DoD Components followed the current policy when updating the value of items provided to the Government of Ukraine through PDA, and assess whether the current PDA valuation policy complies with Federal laws and regulations.

June 10, 2024

Evaluation of the Accountability of Ukraine-Bound Equipment to Sea Ports of Embarkation in the Continental United States (Report No. DODIG‑2024‑093)

The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether DoD Components are effectively accounting for defense materials being provided to Ukraine from their points of origin to seaports of embarkation within the continental United States.

June 4, 2024

Project Announcement: Audit of the Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization of DoD Education Activity Schools and Educational Facilities in Japan (Project No. D2024-D000AV-0129.000)

The objective of this audit is to assess Department of Defense Education Activity’s effectiveness in maintaining DoD dependent schools and educational facilities in Japan, including administering building assessments, planning and budgeting for maintenance, and completing scheduled maintenance and repairs. We may revise the objective as the audit proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this audit in accordance with the Government Accountability Office’s generally accepted government auditing standards.