March 24, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of Army Leases for Energy Production Projects (Project No. D2016-D000CI-0128.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in March 2016. This is the first in a series of audits related to leases supporting energy production projects. We are conducting this audit in response to a Defense Hotline submission. This is report The Defense Logistics Agency Properly Awarded Power Purchase Agreements and the Army Obtained Fair Market Value for Leases Supporting Power Purchase Agreements DODIG-2016-137.

March 24, 2016

DoD Components Did Not Properly Use the Acquisition and Cross Service Agreement Automated Tracking and Reporting System DODIG-2016-067

We determined whether DoD Components used Acquisition and Cross-Service Agreement (ACSA) Global AutomatedTracking and Reporting System (AGATRS) properly in support of Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR).

March 24, 2016

Naval Sea Systems Command Did Not Properly Apply Guidance Regarding Contracting Officer's Representatives DODIG-2016-063

We determined whether Naval Sea Systems Command was effectively managing the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard contracts for non-nuclear ship repair. Specifically, we determined whether Naval Sea Systems Command was adequately monitoring the contractor’s performance.

March 24, 2016

Chemical and Biological Training for Army and Marine Corps Units in the Republic of Korea Needs Improvement DODIG-2016-050

Our audit objective was to determine whether forward-deployed forces assigned to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) were trained to defend against chemical and biological agents. For this audit we determined whether ground forces stationed in the Republic of Korea (ROK) incorporated chemical and biological (CB) training into collective training exercises. This is the second in a series of audits on USFK chemical and biological defense preparedness.

March 23, 2016

U.S. Army Central and U.S. Army Contracting Command-Rock Island Need to Improve Facility Maintenance at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center DODIG-2016-065

We determined whether DoD effectively maintained facilities at King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Center (KASOTC).

March 22, 2016

Project Announcement: Investigation Regarding Assertions made by Former United Launch Alliance Executive

At the request of the Secretary of Defense, the OIG DoD has opened an investigation regarding assertions made by United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) former Vice-President of Engineering relating to competition for national security space launch. This is report Investigation Regarding Assertions Made By Former United Launch Alliance Executive DODIG-2017-020.

March 21, 2016

Evaluation of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (Classified) DODIG-2016-062

The report is Classified. To file a Freedom of Information Act request, please submit a request to FOIA Online.

March 20, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of TRICARE South Region Payments for Autism-Related Services (Project No. D2016-D000CJ-0134.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in April 2016. Our objective is to determine whether DoD appropriately paid for autism services in the TRICARE South Region. This is report The Defense Health Agency Improperly Paid for Autism-Related Services to Selected Companies in the TRICARE South Region DODIG-2017-064.

March 17, 2016

Project Announcement: Audit of the Joint Requirements Oversight Council Procurement Quantity Validation Process for Major Defense Acquisition Programs (Project No. D2016-D000AU-0118.000)

We plan to begin the subject audit in March 2016. Our objective is to determine whether the Joint Requirements Oversight Council has properly validated procurement quantities for major defense acquisition programs. This is report Joint Requirements Oversight Council Procurement Quantity Validation Process for Major Defense Acquisition Programs DODIG-2017-117.

March 16, 2016

U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Needs to Improve its Oversight of Labor Detention Charges at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point DODIG-2016-061

We determined whether the U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) effectively planned and managed terminal operations to minimize the amount of labor detention charges incurred. Labor detention charges incurred when contractors were unable to perform their work because of factors beyond their control.