April 9, 2014

Improvements to Controls Over Cash Are Needed at Army Disbursing Stations in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

We determined whether the controls at the Army disbursing stations in Kuwait (Disbursing Station Symbol Numbers [DSSNs] 8550 and 8748) and Saudi Arabia (DSSN 5588) were adequate to safeguard, account for, document, and report cash held at those sites. In addition, we evaluated whether the U.S. Army Financial Management Command (USAFMCOM) effectively implemented technical oversight and provided assistance to the Army disbursing station in Saudi Arabia. The three disbursing stations we reviewed had $4.9 million in cash on hand at the time of our cash counts.

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 4, 2014

Investigation of a Hotline Allegation of a Questionable Intelligence Activity Concerning the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) Counter-IED Operations/Intelligence Integration Center (COIC) (Redacted)

April 4, 2014

U.S. Transportation Command Needs To Improve Oversight Procedures for the Multi-Modal Contract Used to Ship Equipment From Afghanistan (Redacted)

April 4, 2014

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Paid Too Much for High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle Repair Parts (For Official Use Only)

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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

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 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.