Jan. 25, 2018

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2018 Defense Logistics Agency National Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund Financial Statements (Project No. D2018-D000FE-0094.000)

The objective of the audit is to determine whether the financial statements and related note disclosures were fairly presented in all material respects, and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This is report Transmittal of the Independent Auditor's Report on the Defense Logistics Agency Defense Stockpile Transaction Fund Financial Statements and Related Notes for FY 2018 DODIG-2019-026.

Jan. 25, 2018

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2018 Defense Logistics Agency Working Capital Fund Financial Statements (Project No. D2018-D000FE-0093.000)

We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of Ernst and Young LLP to audit the FY 2018 Defense Logistics Agency Working Capital Fund Financial Statements. The subject oversight will begin immediately. This is report Transmittal of the Independent Auditor's Report on the Defense Logistics Agency Working Capital Fund Financial Statements and Related Notes for FY 2018 DODIG-2019-025.

Jan. 19, 2018

Project Announcement: Contract Oversight for the Audit of the FY 2018 Army General Fund Basic Financial Statements (Project No. D2018-D000FI-0084.000)

Our planned oversight will begin immediately. The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended, requires this audit. In accordance with the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, the DoD Office of Inspector General is the principal auditor for the Department of the Army General Fund Basic Financial Statements. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of KPMG, LLP, to performthe audit. The objective of the audit is to determine whether the FY 2018 Army General Fund Basic Financial Statements and related note disclosures were fairly presented in all material respects and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This is report Transmittal of the Independent Auditor’s Report on the U.S. Department of the Army General Fund Financial Statements and Related Notes for FY 2018 DODIG-2019-020.

Jan. 19, 2018

Project Announcement: Contract Oversight for the Audit of the FY 2018 Army Working Capital Fund Basic Financial Statements (Project No. D2018-D000FI-0081.000)

Our planned oversight will begin immediately. The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended, requires this audit. In accordance with the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, the DoD Office of Inspector General is the principal auditor for the Department of the Army Working Capital Fund Basic Financial Statements. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of KPMG, LLP, to perform the audit. The objective of the audit is to determine whether the FY 2018 Army Working Capital Fund Basic Financial Statements and related note disclosures were fairly presented in all material respects and in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This is report Transmittal of the Independent Auditor’s Report on the U.S. Department of the Army Working Capital Fund Financial Statements and Related Notes for FY 2018 DODIG-2019-021.

Jan. 4, 2018

Progress of U.S. and Coalition Efforts to Train, Advise, and Assist the Afghan Air Force DODIG-2018-058

We evaluated U.S. and Coalition progress towards accomplishing the Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air (TAAC Air) mission to develop the Afghan Air Force into a professional, capable, and sustainable force.

Jan. 4, 2018

Marine Corps Assault Amphibious Vehicle Survivability Upgrade DODIG-2018-060

We determined whether the Marine Corps effectively managed the Assault Amphibious Vehicl (AAV) survivability upgrade. Specifically, we determined whether the Program Manager, Advanced Amphibious Assault (program office) increased the AAV’s force protection and whether the survivability upgrade met all program requirements.

Jan. 3, 2018

Whistleblower Reprisal Investigation: Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment, Arlington, VA DODIG-2018-044

We conducted this investigation in response to allegations filed with the Department of Defense (DoD) Hotline by a sub-contractor who claimed that Leidos, Inc., non-selected the Complainant for inclusion on a bridge contract in reprisal for her making protected disclosures to company and Government officials.

Dec. 26, 2017

U.S. Central and U.S. Africa Commands’ Oversight of Counternarcotics Activities DODIG-2018-059

We determined whether U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM) effectively provided oversight of counternarcotics (CN) activities. A prior DoD OIG report, issued in September 2017, focused on the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for CN and Global Threats’ (ODASD CN&GT) oversight of CN activities. In our prior audit, we found that the ODASD CN&GT did not provide effective oversight of CN activities, to include tracking funding after the funds were transferred to the Combatant Commands (COCOM) for implementation. Subsequently, we conducted this audit to review the oversight of CN activities at USCENTCOM and USAFRICOM to provide a broader understanding of how the DoD executes its CN program.

Dec. 21, 2017

U.S. Military-Occupied Facilities Evaluation – Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar DODIG-2018-049

Our objective was to evaluate U.S. military‑occupied facilities at Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB) to verify compliance with DoD health and safety policies and standards regarding indoor air quality, electrical systems, fire protection systems, and active and inactive fuel systems.

Dec. 19, 2017

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Administration of Selected Energy Savings Performance Contracts DODIG-2018-050

We determined whether the Department of the Navy properly administered selected energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs) in accordance with Federal and DoD policies and procedures. This report is the fourth in a series on ESPCs in the DoD. Prior reports outlined that Navy (DODIG-2017-044) and Air Force (DODIG-2016-087 and DODIG-2015-138) contract personnel were not properly administering ESPCs. In addition, the Air Force did not have sufficient program management over its ESPC program.