Sept. 17, 2024

Audit of the Department of Defense’s Management of Dwell Time for Service Members in the Reserve Components (Report No. DODIG-2024-135)

The objective of this audit was to determine whether Service members in Reserve Components, mobilized in support of the DoD’s global mission requirements, received sufficient dwell periods in accordance with DoD and Service-level policies.

Sept. 16, 2024

Summary of Oversight Reports on Security Assistance to Ukraine Issued From January 2020 Through February 2024, to Inform DoD Efforts to Support Israel and Other Future Security Assistance Efforts (Report No. DODIG-2024-131)

Our review of 31 DoD OIG oversight reports issued between January 2020 and February 2024, found that the DoD has continued to face systemic challenges across a variety of areas related to security cooperation for Ukraine. We identified and summarized these challenges and respective recommendations that, if implemented, may improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DoD efforts to support Israel and other future security assistance efforts.

Sept. 13, 2024

Transmittal of the Independent Auditor's Report on the Army's System Supporting the Delivery of Munitions Inventory Management Services for the Period October 1, 2023, Through June 30, 2024 (DODIG-2024-134)

To request the Report on Army’s System Supporting the Delivery of Munitions Inventory Management Services for the Period October 1, 2023, Through June 30, 2024 and our transmittal, please contact Ryan Wharton, ryan.h.wharton.civ@army.mil.

Sept. 11, 2024

Evaluation of the DoD’s Tracking and Accountability of Presidential Drawdown Equipment Provided to Taiwan (DODIG-2024-130)

The objective of this evaluation was to determine whether the DoD effectively and efficiently implemented accountability and quality controls for items provided to Taiwan using the Presidential Drawdown Authority. We also assessed the DoD’s tracking and inventorying of the presidential drawdown items and the sufficiency of the DoD’s processes to ensure that the PD items met applicable standards.

Sept. 10, 2024

Whistleblower Reprisal Investigation: L.C. Industries, Inc. Vicksburg, Mississippi (DODIG-2024-129)

We conducted this investigation in response to a reprisal complaint alleging that L.C. Industries (LCI) took a series of qualifying actions against (the Complainant) in reprisal for making protected disclosures concerning the improper use of Federal funds and that the Complainant’s LCI supervisor had retaliated against her. The Complainant was employed as an assistant store manager at LCI base supply centers in Vicksburg, Mississippi.

Sept. 4, 2024

Whistleblower Reprisal Investigation: U.S. Army Reserve 11th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade Fort Carson, Colorado (DODIG-2024-128)

We conducted this investigation in response to a reprisal complaint alleging that (Subject), U.S. Army Reserve, 11th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade (ECAB), removed (Complainant), USAR, 11 ECAB, from a deployment to the Middle East that subsequently made them ineligible for a temporary promotion, in reprisal for making protected communications concerning a sexual assault. The Complainant also alleged that the Subject recommended for release from active duty, also in reprisal.

Sept. 4, 2024

Audit of Munitions Storage in Jordan (Report No. DODIG-2024-126)

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the DoD stored munitions at [REDACTED] Jordan, in accordance with applicable safety and security policies. This is the fourth and final report in a series reviewing munitions storage within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility

Sept. 4, 2024

Audit of Munitions Storage in Bahrain (Report No. DODIG-2024-125)

The objective of this audit was to determine whether the DoD stored munitions at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain. This is the third in a series of four reports reviewing munitions storage within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

Aug. 29, 2024

External Peer Review of Army Audit Agency Special Access Program Projects (Report No. DODIG-2024-127)

We reviewed the system of quality control for Army Audit Agency Special Access Program projects in effect for the 3 year period that ended on December 31, 2022. A system of quality control encompasses the Army Audit Agency’s structure, adopted policies, and established procedures to provide it with reasonable assurance of conforming in all material respects with Government Auditing Standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Aug. 28, 2024

Unclassified Summary of Report No. DODIG-2024-124, “Evaluation of Sustaining Engineering Actions for the Space Force’s Upgraded Early Warning Radar”

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General conducted an evaluation titled “Evaluation of Sustaining Engineering Actions for the Space Force’s Upgraded Early Warning Radar.” The objective of this evaluation was to determine the extent to which the Space Force implemented sustaining engineering actions to ensure that the Upgraded Early Warning Radar was capable, reliable, and available to meet mission requirements while managing risks. Specifically, we determined whether the UEWR program office took sustaining engineering actions that were effective sustainment solutions for the UEWR.