Dec. 27, 2018

U.S. Air Forces in Europe Plans for the Procurement and Pre-Positioning of Deployable Air Base Kits DODIG-2019-040

We determined whether U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) developed a plan for procuring and pre‑positioning Deployable Air Base System-Facilities, Equipment, and Vehicles Kits (Deployable Air Base Kits) within the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

Dec. 21, 2018

Reporting of Improper Payments for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Commercial Pay Program DODIG-2019-039

We determined whether the DoD developed accurate and complete improper payment estimates for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Commercial Pay Program during the first two quarters of FY 2018.

Dec. 19, 2018

Followup of Delinquent Medical Service Account Audits DODIG-2019-038

We determined whether the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED), U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM), and Air Force Surgeon General implemented actions to correct problems identified in six prior DoD Office of Inspector General (OIG) reports related to the collection of outstanding balances of medical service accounts (accounts) for patients authorized to receive care in military medical treatment facilities. We also summarized systemic issues related to accounts identified in these prior reports, as well as new issues identified during our followup review.

Dec. 19, 2018

Project Announcement: Followup Audit on the Corrective Actions Taken by DoD Components in Response to DoD Red Team Assessments (Project No. D2019-D000CR-0075.0000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in January 2019. Our objective is to determine whether DoD Red Teams and DoD Components took actions to correct problems identified in Report No. DODIG-2013-035, "Better Reporting and Certification Processes Can Improve Red Teams' Effectiveness," December 21, 2012. Furthermore, we will determine whether DoD Red Teams supported operational testing and combatant command exercises to identify network vulnerabilities, threats, and other security weaknesses affecting DoD systems, networks, and facilities, and whether corrective actions were taken to address the findings of the Red Teams. We will consider suggestions from management on additional or revised objectives.

Dec. 19, 2018

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audits of the FY 2019 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Sub-Allotted Funds Financial Statements (Project No. D2019-D000FI-0079.000)

Our planned oversight will begin in January 2019. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of KPMG, LLP, (KPMG) to audit the funds sub-allotted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by the U.S. Army General Fund, the U.S. Special Operations Command, the Defense Logistics Agency, and the Defense Health Agency.

Dec. 19, 2018

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2019 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Civil Works Financial Statements (Project No.D2019-D000FI-0078.000)

Our planned oversight will begin in January 2019. The audit of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Civil Works Financial Statements is required by Office of Management and Budget Bulletin No. 19-01, "Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements." The Chief financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended, requires that financial statements of a Government agency be audited by the Inspector General or by an independent external auditor, as determined by the Inspector General. We contracted with the independent public accounting firm of KPMG, LLP, (KPMG) to audit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Civil Works Financial Statements for fiscal years ending September 30, 2019, and September 30, 2018. Our objective is to provide contract oversight of KPMG's audit of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Civil Works Financial Statements for fiscal years ending September 30, 2019, and September 30, 2018, to determine if KPMG complied with applicable auditing standards.

Dec. 18, 2018

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2019 Army Working Capital Fund Financial Statements (Project No. D2019-D000FI-0071.000)

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 Financial Statements.

Dec. 17, 2018

Project Announcement: Oversight of the Audit of the FY 2019 Army General Fund Financial Statements (Project No. D2019-D000FI-0072.000)

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 Financial Statements.

Dec. 17, 2018

Project Announcements: Audit of Munitions Distribution to the Joint Forces throughout the Republic of Korea (Project No. D2019-D000RG-0064.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in December 2018. Our objective is to determine whether U.S. Forces Korea has the capability to receive and distribute munitions to joint forces throughout the Republic of Korea in support of the operation plan requirements.

Dec. 13, 2018

DoD Management of Software Applications DODIG-2019-037

We determined whether DoD Components rationalized their software applications by identifying and eliminating any duplicative or obsolete applications. This audit focused on the Marine Corps, the Navy, and the Air Force. We did not include the Army in our audit scope because the Army Audit Agency reviewed software application inventories and software application rationalization at its data centers.