July 20, 2023

Special Report: Lessons Learned from DoD OIG Reports to Inform the DoD’s Ukraine Response (DODIG-2023-094)

Publicly Released: July 24, 2023

On February 24, 2022, Russian forces launched an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, a country Russia has partially occupied for 9 years. Since February 2022, the United States, allies, and partners have provided Ukraine with equipment and training to defend against Russian aggression.

June 13, 2023

Termination of the Audit of Explosives Safety and Munitions Risk Management in Support of Ukraine Operations (Project No. D2023-D000RH-0055.000)

We announced the subject audit on January 23, 2023 (attached). The objective was to determine whether the DoD is executing Explosives Safety and Munitions Risk Management for explosives and munitions provided to assist Ukraine operations in accordance with Federal and DoD policies. We suspended the audit on February 21, 2023, to focus resources on another Ukraine-related audit. Since the suspension, additional areas continue to emerge as higher priority. Therefore, we are terminating the audit to focus our resources on higher priority oversight projects of Ukraine assistance. We may re-announce the audit in the future.

June 13, 2023

Audit of DoD Training of Ukrainian Armed Forces (DODIG-2023-086)

Publicly Released: June 15, 2023

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the 7th Army Training Command (7th ATC) trained the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) to operate and maintain U.S.-provided advanced platforms, such as crew-served weapons or radar systems, that were approved for transfer to Ukraine in 2022.This report is the first in a series on the DoD’s training of the UAF. Subsequent products will discuss the DoD’s training of the UAF to operate and maintain the Patriot long-range air defense missile system and the DoD’s collective training of UAF brigades.

June 12, 2023

Project Announcement: Evaluation of the DoD’s Replenishment and Management of 155mm High Explosive Ammunition (Project No. D2023-DEV0PA-0126.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject evaluation in June 2023. The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether the DoD developed an effective strategy to meet the 155mm High Explosive (HE) ammunition total munition requirements, balancing war reserve, training, operational, and testing requirements for 155mm HE ammunition. This is a follow up from our Evaluation of DoD’s Replenishment of Weapons Stockpiles Provided to Ukraine (Project No. D2022-DEV0PA-0149.000). We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this evaluation in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, “Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations.”

June 8, 2023

Evaluation of Accountability Controls for Defense Items Transferred Via Air to Ukraine within the U.S. European Command Area of Responsibility (DODIG-2023-084)

Publicly Released: June 12, 2023

The objective of this evaluation was to determine the extent to which the DoD implemented accountability controls for defense items transferred via air to the Government of Ukraine (GoU) within the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, in accordance with the Defense Transportation Regulations (DTR) and DoD instructions.

June 5, 2023

Project Announcement: Evaluation of Contested Mobility Requirements and Training for Personnel Supporting the DoD’s Surge Sealift Mission in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Area of Responsibility (Project No. D2023-DEV0PA-0125.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject evaluation in June 2023. The objective of this evaluation is to determine whether the DoD effectively provided contested mobility requirements and training for personnel supporting the DoD’s surge sealift mission in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) area of responsibility. Specifically, we will review the required sealift skills and competencies, and the availability of training for personnel operating in a contested mobility environment. We may revise the objective as the evaluation proceeds, and we will also consider suggestions from management for additional or revised objectives. We plan to perform this evaluation in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, “Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.”

June 1, 2023

Audit of the DoD’s Implementation and Oversight of the Controlled Unclassified Information Program (DODIG-2023-078)

The objective of this audit was to determine the extent to which the DoD developed guidance, conducted training, and oversaw the implementation of the DoD Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program. We also reviewed a sample of documents that were identified by the DoD Components and contractors as containing CUI to determine whether the documents had CUI headers and footers, a designation indicator, and portion markings as required by DoD guidance (referred to as the required markings throughout this report). CUI is information created or possessed for the Government that requires safeguarding or dissemination controls according to applicable laws, regulations, and Government-wide policies. We will continue to explore opportunities for additional oversight on the implementation of the DoD CUI Program.

May 22, 2023

Project Announcement: Audit of Munitions Storage in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (Project No. D2023-D000RM-0094.000)

The purpose of this memorandum is to notify you that we plan to begin the subject audit in May 2023. The objective of this audit is to determine whether the DoD stores and secures munitions in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) area of responsibility in accordance with applicable safety and security policies. 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.

May 16, 2023

Lead Inspector General for Operation Enduring Sentinel | January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023

This Lead Inspector General (Lead IG) report to the United States Congress is the 6th report on Operation Enduring Sentinel (OES). The report summarizes significant events involving OES and describes completed, ongoing, and planned Lead IG and partner agency oversight work. This report covers the period from January 1, 2023, through March 31, 2023.

May 4, 2023

Audit of the Oversight of ENCORE III Information Technology Service Task Orders (DODIG-2023-067)

Publicly Released: May 9, 2023

The objective of this audit was to determine whether DoD Components performed oversight of task orders issued under the Defense Information Systems Agency’s (DISA) ENCORE III information technology service contract in accordance with Federal and DoD guidance. We reviewed a sample of five task orders awarded by DISA, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), and Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) contracting officers.

As required by law, attached to this report are responses received from one or more non-governmental organizations or business entities that are specifically identified in the report.