| Telecommunications Circuit Allocation Programs - Jacksonville Area |
06 JUN 1994 |
100 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; John A. Gannon; Robert M. Murrell; Annie L. Sellers; Mark A. Ives; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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 | This audit was performed as the final segment of our Audit of Telecommunications Circuit Allocation Programs and involved reviews at various DoD and non-DoD organizations in the Jacksonville, Florida, metropolitan area. For this segment of the audit, we evaluated single and multichannel (special- purpose) circuits in the Jacksonville area. The 368 Defense Communications System (DCS) circuits and associated equipment items we evaluated cost about $3. ... |
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| Titan IV Requirements |
21 APR 1994 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Charles M. Santoni; Lloyd G. O'Daniel; Phyllis B. Shepphard; Robert Bertocchi; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The objective of the audit was to evaluate the requirements for Titan IV launch vehicles to support classified and unclassified systems. The audit determined whether requisite system specifications and needs were efficiently and effectively incorporated in contracting for the development and production of the launch vehicles. In addition, the audit evaluated issues related to independent verification and validation (IV&V) of critical computer resources. The audit ... |
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| Telecommunications Circuit Allocation Programs - Kansas City Area |
31 MAR 1994 |
96 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; John A. Gannon; Robert M. Murrell; Deborah A. Gilliam; Annie L. Sellers; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The overall objective of the audit was to determine whether DoD circuit allocation programs identified and used the most effective configurations for leased long-haul, special-purpose telecommunications circuits. The specific objectives of this segment of the audit were to determine whether the most cost-effective circuit configurations were used and whether existing leased telecommunications services were discontinued when no longer required. ... |
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| Telecommunications Circuit Allocation Programs - San Antonio Area |
11 MAR 1994 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; John A. Gannon; Robert M. Murrell; Deborah A. Gilliam; Peter I. Lee; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This audit was performed as a segment of our Audit of Telecommunications Circuit Allocation Programs and involved reviews at various DoD organizations in the San Antonio, Texas, metropolitan area. For this segment of the audit, we evaluated single and multichannel (special-purpose) circuits in the San Antonio area. We performed the audit in two phases based on management responses to the draft of this report. The 837 ... |
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| Quick-Reaction Audit Report on an Arrangement with Luxembourg for U.S. War Reserve Storage and Maintenance |
25 FEB 1994 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Harlan M. Geyer; Evelyn R. Klemstine; Anella J. Oliva; Robert L. Kienitz; JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| The audit objective was to evaluate the continuing requirement for the Implementing Arrangement with Luxembourg for storage and maintenance of Army theater reserve stocks. We also examined applicable internal controls. |
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| Requirements for and Administration of the Ferroalloy Upgrade Program |
07 FEB 1994 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Harlan M. Geyer; William C. Lamb; George J. Sechiel; Anella J. Oliva; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The ferroalloy upgrade program (the Program) was established on November 29, 1982. The stated objectives of the Program were to lessen the amount of stockpiled ores needing conversion to ferroalloys during times of national emergency and to help maintain existing U.S. ferroalloy furnace and processing capability. The Program was limited to chromite and manganese ores. The two contractors doing the upgrade work were reimbursed a ... |
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| National Security Education Trust Fund Accounting Records |
19 OCT 1993 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Harrell D. Spoons; Dianna J. Pearson; Michael L. Davitt; Sonta R. Bullis; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The audit objective was to determine whether the Fund's FY 1992 financial statements were presented fairly in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for Federal entities. We also evaluated the internal controls established for the Fund and assessed compliance with applicable laws and regulations that could have a material effect on the financial statements. |
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| Noninstructural Military Positions at the United States Military Academy |
15 OCT 1993 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Harlan M. Geyer; Geraldine M. Edwards; Mary E. Smith; James N. Baker; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Fiscal restraints caused by a declining Defense budget and the overall downsizing of the U.S. military force structure has prompted Congress to mandate that the Military Academy reduce the Corps of Cadets from 4,400 to 4,000 by 1995. Reducing and reorganizing the Military Academy support staff commensurate with a smaller Corps of Cadets is also necessary. The Senate Committee on Armed Services directed that the Inspector ... |
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| Noninstructional Military Positions at the United States Air Force Academy |
15 OCT 1993 |
74 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Harlan M. Geyer; Richard A. Brown; Michael E. Niedringhaus; Suk-Yo Webb; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The Senate Committee on Armed Services directed that the Inspector General, DoD, conduct an audit of the noninstructional military staff positions at the United States Air Force Academy (Academy) to determine which positions are directly involved either in the administration of students and faculty or in the maintenance of facilities. |
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| Noninstructional Military Positions at the United States Naval Academy |
03 SEP 1993 |
42 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Harlan M. Geyer; Kenneth Feldman; Robert L. Kienitz; Juana R. Smith; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Fiscal restraints caused by a declining Defense budget and the overall downsizing of the U.S. military force structure has prompted Congress to mandate that the Naval Academy reduce the Brigade of Midshipmen from 4,200 to 4, 000 by 1995. Reductions to and reorganization of the Naval Academy support staff, commensurate with a smaller Brigade of Midshipmen, is also necessary. The Senate Committee on Armed Services directed that the ... |
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| Defense Business Operations Fund-Communication Information Services Activity Financial Statements for FY 1992 |
06 AUG 1993 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Mary L. Ugone; John Donnelly; Marian V. Barnwell; George Cherry; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The audit objective was to determine whether the FY 1992 financial statements for the Fund were presented fairly in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for Federal entities. We evaluated the internal control structure established for the Fund and assessed compliance with laws and regulations that could have a material effect on the financial statements. We also determined the reliability and usefulness of financial information reported ... |
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| Principal Financial Statements on the National Security Education Trust Fund-FY 1992 |
30 JUN 1993 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Harrell D. Spoons; Dianna J. Pearson; Michael L. Davitt; Sonya R. Bullis; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The audit objective was to determine whether the Fund's FY 1992 financial statements were presented fairly in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for Federal entities. We also evaluated the internal controls established for the Fund and assessed compliance with applicable laws and regulations that could have a material effect on the financial statements. |
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| Worldwide Military Command and Control System Consolidation in the Pacific Theater |
25 JUN 1993 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Mary L. Ugone; Cecelia Miggins; Judy Curry; Mark Ives; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This final report discusses DoD Hotline allegations that the consolidation plan for the Worldwide Military Command and Control System (WWMCCS) host computer sites in the Pacific Theater is not cost-effective. A draft of this report was provided to USPACOM for comment on January 28,1993. Comments on the draft report were provided on April 7, 1993. Based on documentation provided by USPACOM in response to ... |
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| Controls Over Copyrighted Computer Software |
19 FEB 1993 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Harrell D. Spoons; Marvin L. Peek; John van Horn; Adrienne Brown; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Copyrighted computer software programs are used on as many as 377,500 microcomputers throughout the DoD. DoD does not maintain records on the number of software programs on hand, but the proliferation of computers within DoD suggests that millions of software programs may be in use. Federal copyright law grants copyright owners exclusive rights to duplicate or distribute the programs. Although software vendors attempt to control unauthorized use ... |
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| Planned Competitive Procurement of the LANDSAT 7 Space Segment |
25 JAN 1993 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Charles M. Santoni; Sean Mitchell; James D. Katzenberger; Lamar Anderson; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This is our final report on the planned competitive procurement of the LANDSAT 7 space segment for your information and use. The review was made in response to congressional direction in Conference Report 102-328, November 18, 1991, "Making Appropriations for the Department of Defense for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 1992." LANDSAT is a U.S. remote sensing satellite system that provides a comprehensive view of ... |
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| Billings for Centrex Autovon Terminations |
25 FEB 1992 |
41 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; John A. Gannon; Francis C. Bonsiero; Deborah A. Gilliam; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| In January 1984, the divestiture of the American Telephone & Telegraph Company (AT&T) and its 22 Bell Operating Company subsidiaries occurred. Under the court-ordered Plan of Reorganization the Bell Operating Companies became the provider of local service, while AT&T became the long- distance carrier and vendor for customer-premise service equipment. |
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| Pacific Theater Air Defense Activities |
19 NOV 1991 |
85 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Ronald Porter; Michael Joseph; Evelyn Klemstine; William Hopple Jr; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Protection of friendly forces and territories from air attack by hostile aircraft is the primary mission of U.S. air defense forces. Interoperability among the Military Departments is needed in an air defense scenario to eliminate fratricide and to provide for effective use of equipment. Reinforcement units are those forces designated to be transferred to the supported commander during the execution of an operation. The ... |
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| Survey Report on Antiarmor Munitions Requirements |
10 JUN 1991 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; Michael A. Joseph; John Mundell; Richard C. Walsh; Stephen L. Rasmussen; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This is our final report on the survey of Antiarmor Munitions Requirements. The overall objective of the survey was to determine whether the total DOD requirement for antiarmor munitions represents the most efficient and economical mix of resources to defeat the predicted array of hostile targets. We assessed target allocation among U.S. and Allied Forces. In addition, we assessed DoD's ability to produce munitions for weapon ... |
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| Government-Furnished Property Administration at the Defense Nuclear Agency |
18 APR 1990 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
William F. Thomas; John A. Gannon; Charles M. Hanshaw; Macie J. Hicks; Robert L. Maiolatesi; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This is our final report on the Audit of Government-Furnished Property (GFP) Administration at the Defense Nuclear Agency (the Agency). The audit was made from August 1988 to June 1989. The overall objective of the audit was to determine if GFP provided by the Agency to contractors and other users was controlled and administered in accordance with DOD policy, guidance, and procedures. Specific audit objectives were to determine the effectiveness ... |
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