July 17, 2014

Approaches for Establishing Fraud Risk AssessmentPrograms and Conducting Fraud Audit Risk Assessments Within the Department of Defense

The objective of the review was to identify approaches for establishing fraud risk assessment programs and conducting fraud risk assessments within the DoD. The review focused on various DoD activities including procurement, retail, and financial operations.

July 11, 2014

Development and Implementation of Sexual Assault Evidence and Criminal Records Retention Policy

We initiated this review as required by the "National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014." Our objective was to review the Military Criminal Investigative Organizations'[1] (MCIO) progress in implementing DoD policy on the retention of and access to evidence and criminal records relating to sexual assault of service members as required by "The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012," and Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5505.18, "Investigation of Adult Sexual Assault in the Department of Defense," January 25, 2013, Incorporating Change 1, May 1, 2013.

July 2, 2014

Project Announcement: Assessment of the Sufficiency of the Afghan National Security Force's Policies, Processes, and Procedures for the Management and Accountability of Ammunition, Explosives, and Fuel (Project No. D2014-D00SP0-0129.001)

The objective of this assessment is to examine the sufficiency of Afghan National Security Forces policies and procedures for the management and accountability of fuel (Class III Bulk) and conventional military ammunition and explosives (Class V).

June 16, 2014

Evaluation of the Department of Defense Combating Trafficking in Persons Program

The objective for this project was to review DoD Combating Trafficking in Persons program performance and compliance with DoD Instruction 2200.01, “Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP),” September 15, 2010. This capping report summarizes findings resulting from our multi-year review which began in 2009, in response to the requirement for the Inspectors General of the Department of Defense, Department of State, and United States Agency for International Development to investigate a sample of contracts for which there was a heightened risk that contractors may engage in acts related to trafficking in persons.

May 19, 2014

U.S. Military and Coalition Efforts to Develop Effective and Sustainable Healthcare in Support of the Afghan National Police

The overall purpose of this project was to assess the progress of U.S. and Coalition efforts to develop effective and sustainable healthcare in support of the Afghan National Police (ANP). Specifically, we assessed whether the plans to develop effective and sustainable healthcare services for the ANP were comprehensive and implemented to meet the transition timeline. Additionally, we determined whether advisory resources were sufficient and appropriate to support the medical needs of the ANP. Finally, we assessed whether developmental efforts were on schedule and effective in ensuring there was adequate medical capability, including logistics, to provide proper medical support to ANP personnel from the point of injury to the next required level of care.

April 30, 2014

Evaluation of Department of Defense Interaction with State Defense Forces

Representatives from the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy; Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and America’s Security Affairs; Chief, National Guard Bureau; and Commander, United States Northern Command should read this report.

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.

Feb. 27, 2014

Review of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Collection Requirements for Criminal Investigations

We evaluated whether Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) authorities collected Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) samples from service members convicted of certain offenses and submitted them to the United States Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory (USACIL) for analysis and subsequent inclusion in the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) as federal law and DoD Instruction (DoDI) mandate.

Feb. 21, 2014

Assessment of DoD Wounded Warrior Matters: Managing Risks of Multiple Medications

During the fieldwork for the assessment of Wounded Warrior programs, we identified challenges pertaining to medication management practices. This follow-on assessment focused on DoD and Service policies and programs intended to manage the risks associated with Wounded Warriors who were prescribed multiple medications during the course of their treatment and recovery. Specifically, we examined the policies related to reducing adverse drug events such as unanticipated side effects, decreased drug effectiveness, accidental overdose, and death. We also examined the procedures related to disposing of medications that are expired or no longer needed for treatment. Misuse of unneeded medications can result in similar adverse drug events.

Dec. 20, 2013

Assessment of Arlington and Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemeteries DODIG-2014-026

We performed this assessment of Arlington and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemeteries using the Army Directive 2010-04 as a guide for the evaluation as well as the adequacy of current Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) outreach practices.