| Organizational Structure and Managers' Internal Control Program for the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) and American Forces Information Service |
10-Dec-2008 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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 | We evaluated the organizational structure and effectiveness of the Managers' Internal Control Program established at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) (OASD[PA]) and the American Forces Information Service (AFIS). On October 1, 2008, DoD consolidated the Military Service media organizations and AFIS into a new Defense Media Activity (DMA). We conducted this audit at the request of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs). We found ... |
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| Small Business Contracting Under the Navy DDG-1000 Program |
26-Nov-2008 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The overall objective of the audit was to determine whether the Navy followed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements for competition in subcontracting. Specifically, we determined whether small business contractors that participated in the earlier DDG-1000 Risk Mitigation Phase were given the opportunity to bid on subcontracts awarded for the Detailed Design and Integration Phase. See Appendix A for a discussion of the scope and methodology, our review of internal controls, ... |
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| Base Realignment and Closure 2005 Military Construction Project To Consolidate and Relocate Service Media Activities to Fort Meade, Maryland |
14-Nov-2008 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The overall objective was to determine the accuracy of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) military construction (MILCON) budget data. Specifically, we determined whether the proposed MILCON was based on valid BRAC requirements, whether the proposed MILCON was supported with required documentation, and whether the BRAC analysis considered existing facilities. We reviewed the one project undertaken in response to 2005 BRAC Recommendation 141, BRAC MILCON Project 64952, Defense Media Activity. ... |
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| Attestation of the Department of the Navy's Environmental Disposal for Weapons Systems Audit Readiness Assertion |
10-Oct-2008 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The overall audit objective was to perform an examination and attest to the audit readiness of the Navy's Weapon Systems Environmental Liabilities. Specifically, we verified the audit readiness of the Environmental Disposal for Weapons Systems portion of the Environmental Liabilities line item and related note disclosure as of March 31. 2007. |
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| Internal Controls Over Army General Fund Cash and Other Monetary Assets Held Outside of the Continental United States |
09-Oct-2008 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia Marsh; Marcus Gullett; Damarus Sanders; William Fagerholm; Thomas Daquano; Susan McKaig; Mark Henricks; James Fleischman; Edward Blair; Douglas Neville; Ellen Kleimann-Redden; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Our overall audit objective was to determine whether internal controls for Army General Fund Cash and Other Monetary Assets (COMA) Held Outside of the Continental United States were effectively designed and operating to safeguard, account for, and report COMA. Security plans and physical controls over COMA were adequate. Semiannual security reviews were performed, Statement of Accountability documents were determined to be accurate (except as noted in the findings), and observed ... |
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| Approval Process, Tracking, and Financial Management of DoD Disaster Relief Efforts |
17-Sep-2008 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Our objective was to determine whether the mission assignment process worked within DoD during the Gulf Coast relief efforts. Specifically, we evaluated the process for receiving mission assignments, delegating mission assignments to the appropriate DoD Components, and subsequently reconciling mission assignments. After announcing the audit, we removed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the overall reconciliation process from the audit scope. However, we reviewed limited aspects of the reconciliation ... |
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| Acquisition of the Army Airborne Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Minefield Detection System |
10-Sep-2008 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Richard B Jolliffe; Charles S Dekle; Jaime A Bobbio; Victoria P Tang; Caryn M Chambers; Steven P Mazur; Douglas W Slaughter; Andrew D Greene; Harold C James; Meredith H Johnson; John E Meling; Christopher J Jamieson; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We reviewed the Army's preparation of the Airborne Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Minefield Detection System (ASTAMIDS) program for the low-rate initial production decision program review. Additionally, because ASTAMIDS will provide sensor data to the Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS), we reviewed the working relationships between the ASTAMIDS acquisition manager and the acquisition managers developing FCS. Army acquisition managers did not fully use memoranda of agreement to define the current working ... |
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| Interagency Review of Prior Inspector General Recommendations Related to U.S. Export Controls. Volume I |
Sep-2008 |
199 pages |
| Authors:
Phyllis K Fong; Gordon S Heddell; Richard L Skinner; Eric M Thorson; Todd J Zinser; Gregory H Friedman; Harold W Geisel; David C Williams; John L Helgerson; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The United States controls the export of dual-use commodities and munitions for national security and foreign policy purposes under the authority of several laws, primarily the Export Administration Act of 1979 and the Arms Export Control Act of 1976. Commodities are subject to the licensing requirements contained in the Export Administration Regulations for dual-use commodities or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations for munitions. From 2000 through 2006, 9 Offices ... |
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| Acquisition of the Spider XM-7 Network Command Munition |
29-Aug-2008 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Richard B Jolliffe; John E Meling; Lisa M Such; Bernard M Vennemann; Zorayma Torres-Alvarez; Jessica I Vandemark; Rachel A Meyer; Meredith H Johnson; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Our audit objective was to evaluate the overall management of the Spider XM-7 Network Command Munition (Spider) program. Specifically, we determined whether management cost effectively developed and readied the program for the production and deployment phase of the acquisition process and implemented best business practices that are available through acquisition initiatives. We determined that the Army, Program Executive Office for Ammunition, and the Project Manager, Close Combat Systems, were successfully ... |
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| Internal Controls Over the Army Military Equipment Baseline Valuation Effort |
29-Aug-2008 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Ann Thompson; Thomas W Shurman; Martin J Radtke; Kathleen A Furey; Mark A Ives; Jack L Armstrong; Kandasamy Selvavel; James D Hartman; Lusk F Penn; Patricia A Marsh; Donna J Paterson; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is one in a series. We assessed the effectiveness of the Property and Equipment Policy Office and Army internal controls over the valuation, rights and obligations, and completeness of military equipment programs contained in the Army military equipment baseline. Because systems and processes were not in place to allow for the calculation of the full cost of assets, the Property and Equipment Policy Office used a program-based valuation ... |
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| Internal Controls Over Navy General Fund, Cash and Other Monetary Assets Held Outside of the Continental United States |
26-Aug-2008 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A Marsh; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We evaluated internal controls over Department of the Navy (DoN) General Fund Cash and Other Monetary Assets (COMA) to determine whether they were effectively designed and operating to safeguard, record, account for, and report COMA held outside of the continental United States. What We Found DoN lacked effective internal controls over COMA held outside of the continental United States in several areas. Specific issues include the following: 1) Standard operating ... |
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| Status of Training Vehicles for U.S. Ground Forces Deploying in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom |
06-Aug-2008 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Joseph R Oliva; Marlene Cruz-Freire; Matthew D Schwersenska; Loretta L Unger; Michael N Hepler; Deanne B Curry; Hillary J Smith; Melissa M Quealy; Timothy M Wimette; Robert F Prinzbach; Liz Scullin; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Our overall audit objective was to determine whether U.S. ground forces supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom were receiving the training necessary to meet operational requirements. Specifically for this project, we determined whether the training equipment at Combat Training Centers (CTCs) was sufficient for ground forces training in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Competing requirements for equipment in theater as well as units being reset for redeployment have created challenges for Combat ... |
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| Accountability for Defense Security Service Assets With Personally Identifiable Information |
24-Jul-2008 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J Granetto; Bridgette A Seebacher; Antwan Jackson; David A Palmer; Andrew R MacAttram; Robert P Goldberg; Rhonda L Ragsdale; Patricia A Papas; Kimberley A Caprio; Robert F II; Prinzbach; Marlene Cruz-Freire; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The management at the Defense Security Service (DSS) and personnel concerned with property accountability should read this report because it discusses accountability for assets that contain personally identifiable information (PII) and the requirements for reporting unauthorized disclosure of PII. DSS provides the Secretary of Defense, DoD Components, and Defense contractors security support services. In February 2005, DSS transferred responsibility for the personnel security investigation function to the Office of Personnel ... |
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| Agreed-Upon Procedures Related to the 10th Edition of the Army Chief Financial Officers Strategic Plan |
18-Jul-2008 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A Marsh; Jack L Armstrong; Mark A Ives; Paul C Wenzel; Cheri D Givan; Mary K Murphy; G M Queck; Joseph A Baer; Ellen Kleiman-Redden; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Army financial and functional managers responsible for implementing the Army Chief Financial Officers Strategic Plan (the Strategic Plan) should read this report. It specifies actions Army managers can take to improve the Strategic Plan. We performed this assessment of the 10th Edition of the Strategic Plan at the request of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller). The Army General Fund and Army Working Capital Fund FY ... |
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| Challenges Impacting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom Reported by Major Oversight Organizations Beginning FY 2003 through FY 2007 |
18-Jul-2008 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Mary L Ugone; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We summarized 302 Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom related audit reports and testimonies issued by the Defense oversight community and GAO beginning FY 2003 through FY 2007. Based on the content of the reports and testimonies, we categorized the reports and testimonies into four areas: 1) Contract Management 2) Logistics 3) Financial Management 4) Other. Within the four categories, we retrospectively identified systemic challenges. We then prospectively summarized corrective actions ... |
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| DoD Implementation of Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 |
23-Jun-2008 |
91 pages |
| Authors:
Donald A Bloomer; Bryant T Clark; LeBarron Durant; Giormary Peluyera; Bradley M Heller; Gloria Young; Robert R Johnson; Kathryn Truex; Celia J Harrigan; Allison E Tarmann; Xavier R Zayas; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We performed the audit in response to a request from the Office of Management and Budget that the President's Council on Integrity and Efficiency review agency processes and help ensure they are consistent with HSPD-12 and FIPS 201-1. We evaluated DoD business processes to determine whether they comply with directives and standards to develop secure and reliable Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials. DoD is not complying with HSPD-12 requirements, has ... |
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| Defense Emergency Response Fund |
20-Jun-2008 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Ellen Kleiman-Redden; Patricia A Marsh; Lorin T Pfeil; Henry Y Adu; Emmanuel A Appiah; Sharon A Loftin; Sonya T Davis; Sue-milney Sepulveda-Recio; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report discusses the use of DoD emergency funds to finance DoD-assisted relief efforts in declared emergencies. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 106-390, October 30, 2000, DoD may be required to provide assistance to Federal agencies and state and local governments in response to major disasters or states of emergency declared by the President. In FY 1990, Congress established the Defense Emergency ... |
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| Internal Controls Over the U.S. Special Operations Command Military Equipment Baseline Valuation Effort |
13-Jun-2008 |
27 pages |
| Authors:
Ann Thompson; Scott P Randolph; Javon A Johnson; Shirlenne S Tsay; Lindsay B Warner; Lidet K Negash; Brian R McNamara; Barbara A Sauls; Alice F Carey; Lusk F Penn; James Hartman; Patricia A Marsh; Paul J Granetto; Megan Chan; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The overall objective was to evaluate the reliability of the internal controls over valuation and rights and obligations assertions for the military equipment baseline. The objective also included a limited evaluation of the completeness assertion. This report addresses the P&EPO and Special Operations Command's (SOCOM) internal controls over the SOCOM universe of military equipment. This report is the second in a series. The final report will summarize all findings for ... |
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| Internal Controls Over Payments Made in Iraq, Kuwait and Egypt |
22-May-2008 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J Granetto; Jamie E Vandesteene; Jonica M McPeak; Kevin B McNeil; Beverly J Charlton; Brandon A Burton; William F Kansteiner; Carl T Hansen; Paul R Glenn; Craig W Michaels; Martin J Radtke; Jack L Armstrong; Kandasamy Selvavel; Lusk F Penn; Patricia A Marsh; E E Kleiman-Redden; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Background: Between April 2001 and June 2006, the Army made 183,486 commercial and miscellaneous payments, totaling $10.7 billion, from 7 Army contingency disbursing stations in Iraq, Kuwait, and Egypt. The contingency disbursing stations sent the payment vouchers to the accounting office at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) site in Rome, New York. The Defense Criminal Investigative Service determined that there had been only a limited review of the ... |
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| Controls Over the Department of the Navy Working Capital Fund Inventory Stored at Non-Defense Logistics Agency Organizations |
13-May-2008 |
31 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J Granetto; Laura A Geisel; Kendall A Miller; Helen Zhitnikova; Mary K McBarron; Mark J Thomas; Joseph M Bilock; Joseph M Kaseler; Kenneth B VanHove; Erin S Hart; Lusk F Penn; Patricia A Marsh; Kimberly A Everett; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Who Should Read This Report and Why? DoD inventory managers and others who rely on the accuracy of the data for the Department of the Navy Working Capital Fund inventory stored at non-Defense Logistics Agency organizations, specifically the Navy Supply Management activities, should read this report. The users of this audit report will benefit from the review of the controls over the Department of the Navy Working Capital Fund inventory ... |
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| Controls Over Reconciling Army Working Capital Fund Inventory Records |
13-May-2008 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Ann Thompson; Patricia A Marsh; Carmelo G Ventimiglia; Robert J Ringwald; Rebecca L Niemeier; Karen A Preston; Matthew F Bengs; Lynn M Irwin; Allison Tarmann; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Who Should Read This Report and Why? DoD and Army officials responsible for reconciling differences in inventory balances between DoD inventory management system should read this report. This reports discusses weaknesses in guidance for performing reconciliations and controls over the process of reconciling the Army Working Capital Fund (AWCF) inventory balances reported in the Distribution Standard System to the Army's supply records. Background: The Defense Distribution Center, which stores most ... |
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| Planning Armor Requirements for the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles |
09-May-2008 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is the second of two reports on the overall management of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). This report addresses the Army's planning to fulfill armor kit requirements for the FMTV and other medium tactical vehicle models being used to support the Global War on Terror. The first report addressed the Army's conditional acceptance and first inspection acceptance of FMTVs. The FMTV program is a major Defense ... |
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| Independent Auditor's Report on the FY 2007 Performance Summary Report for DoD National Drug Control Program Activities |
02-May-2008 |
11 pages |
| Authors:
Ann Thompson; Patricia A Marsh; Amy J Frontz; Anthony C Hans; Kevin C Currier; James C Darrough; Brian M Stumpo; Brian L Henry; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Public Law 105-277 is also known as The Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act (the Act). The Act requires that DoD annually submit a description of its performance measurement system for National Drug Control activities to the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. The Office of National Drug Control Policy Circular Drug Control Accounting (the Accounting Policy Circular), May 1, 2007, provides the policies and ... |
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| A Review of the FBI's Involvement in and Observations of Detainee Interrogations in Guantanamo Bay, Afghanistan, and Iraq |
MAY 2008 |
439 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This Executive Summary summarizes the results of the review conducted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regarding the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) involvement in and observations of detainee interrogations in Guantanamo Bay (GTMO), Afghanistan, and Iraq. The focus of our review was whether FBI agents witnessed incidents of detainee abuse in the military zones, whether FBI employees reported any such abuse to their ... |
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| DoD Accounting to Support DoD Personnel During Times of Civil Emergency |
25-Apr-2008 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A Marsh; Lusk F Penn; James Hartman; Suellen Foth; Timothy D Peoples; Gabriel Negron-Pumares; Marcus A Jaramillo; Deloris G Luddington; Shanika LeGare; Pauletta P Battle; Lorin T Pfeil; Erin S Hart; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| DoD financial managers and personnel responsible for the accounting and reporting of reimbursement to support DoD military and civilian personnel during a civil emergency should read this report. This report addresses the adequacy of controls in place to ensure the accuracy of payments to DoD personnel. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast causing major damage and loss of life in Alabama, Louisiana, and ... |
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| Summary Report on Potential Antideficiency Act Violations Resulting From DoD Purchases Made Through Non-DoD Agencies (FY 2004 Through FY 2007) |
25-Apr-2008 |
104 pages |
| Authors:
Richard B Jolliffe; Terry L McKinney; Christine M McIsaac; Bethany M Thomas; Luke D Penskar; Meredith H Johnson; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| DoD contracting officials, program managers, and financial managers should read this report because it discusses widely misunderstood DoD guidance on funding purchases made through non-DoD agencies as well as DoD requirements regarding the reviewing and investigating of potential funding violations. This audit was performed in accordance with various public laws. Public Law 108-375, Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005, October 28, 2004, section 802, directs ... |
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| Training Requirements for U.S. Ground Forces Deploying in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom |
09-Apr-2008 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Robert F Prinzbach; Timothy M Wimette; Melissa M Quealy; Hillary J Smith; Deanne B Curry; Michael N Hepler; Matthew D Schwersenska; Loretta L Loughner; Allison E Tarmann; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Our overall audit objective was to determine whether U.S. ground forces supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom received training necessary to meet operational requirements. Specifically, we determined whether requirements reflect the training necessary in the area of operation. This is the second in a series of reports addressing training for U.S. ground forces supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Combatant commanders are responsible for giving authoritative direction to subordinate commands and forces, while coordinating ... |
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| Commercial Solicitation of Military Personnel on DoD Installations |
07-Apr-2008 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
Robert F Prinzbach; William O'Brien; Carol Gallo; John J Collins; Catherine J Faith; Mandy L Rush; Alexander L McKay; Robert E Schonewolf; Thomas S Bartoszek; Allison Tarmann; Monica L Noell; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| DoD civilian and military personnel who are involved in managing and preventing inappropriate personal commercial solicitations on DoD installations and personnel responsible for providing financial training to military personnel should read this report. Public Law 109-290, Military Personnel Financial Services Protection Act, September 29, 2006, section 14, directs the DoD Inspector General to conduct a study on the impact of the reforms included in this Act and of DoD Instruction ... |
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| DoD Procurement Policy for Body Armor |
31-Mar-2008 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| A member of Congress asked the DoD Office of Inspector General to review DoD procurement of body armor and armored vehicles to determine whether officials followed contracting policies. In addition, the member asked the DoD Office of Inspector General to provide information on why DoD issued contracts to Armor Holdings and Force Protection and to determine the effect the Army's ban on privately procured body armor had on the safety ... |
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| Controls Over Army Real Property Financial Reporting |
28-Mar-2008 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A Marsh; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report discusses the processes and controls needed to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting of real property assets. A well-designed process for reporting real property on financial statements employs standard data elements and transaction processes, consistent internal controls, and efficient transaction entry. DoD real property consists of land, buildings, and other structures; improvements to owned or leased real property assets; and real property assets under construction. The Army reports ... |
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| Controls Over Army Working Capital Fund Inventory Stored by Organizations Other than Defense Logistics Agency |
28-Mar-2008 |
61 pages |
| Authors:
Ann Thompson; Virginia M Peyla; Melissa J Humerickhouse; Nathan R Witter; Dale E Coy; Craig W Zimmerman; Stephen C Borushko; Carmelo G Ventimiglia; E E Kleiman-Redden; Lusk F Penn; James Hartman; Patricia A Marsh; Paul J Granetto; Michael G Jarvis; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Who Should Read This Report and Why? DoD inventory managers and others who rely on the accuracy of Army Working Capital Fund inventory should read this report. The users of this audit report will benefit from the review of the controls over the Army Working Capital Fund inventory and will gain information that can improve accountability. Background: The primary mission of the Army Working Capital Fund is to help the ... |
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| Defense Hotline Allegations Concerning the Biometric Identification System for Access Omnibus Contract |
18 MAR 2008 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Contracting personnel involved with the Biometric Identification System for Access (BISA) should read this report because it provides an assessment of whether fair opportunity was given to the contractors who competed for a task order on the BISA omnibus contract. Background. According to the Strategic Services Sourcing (S3) performance work statement the purpose of the BISA is to provide a biometric base access control system that can operate in a ... |
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| Audit of Potable and Nonpotable Water in Iraq |
07 MAR 2008 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Audit of Potable and Nonportable Water in Iraq Objective. The overall objective of the audit was to determine whether the processes for providing potable and nonpotable water to U.S. forces in Iraq were adequate. We conducted the audit at the request of Senator Byron L. Dorgan, Chairman of the Democratic Policy Committee. Specifically, Senator Dorgan requested that we review an alleged failure of the contractor, Kellogg, Brown, and Koot (KBK), ... |
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| Controls Over Funds Used by the Air Force and National Guard Bureau for the National Drug Control Program |
07-Mar-2008 |
49 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J Granetto; Patricia A Marsh; Amy J Frontz; Anthony C Hans; Kevin C Currier; James C Brian L Darrough; Henry; Catherine Bird; Ellen Kleiman-Redden; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| DoD personnel working in the counterdrug program should read this report. It discusses the internal controls over counterdrug funds managed by the Air Force and National Guard Bureau. The Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics, Counterproliferation, and Global Threats receives funds annually for the National Drug Control Program. These funds are reprogrammed to the Services and Defense Agencies for use in the counterdrug mission. DoD reported ... |
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| Internal Controls Over FY 2007 Army Adjusting Journal Vouchers |
22 FEB 2008 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J. Granetto; Patricia A. Marsh; Jack L. Armstrong; Carmelo G. Ventimiglia; Mark A. Ives; John T. Ferguson; Marc Queck; Adriel E. Braaksma; Ann L. Thompson; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Department of the Army and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) personnel who are responsible for Army financial reporting should read this report. It discusses the adequacy of internal controls over the review and approval of adjusting journal vouchers made to Army accounting data during the third quarter of FY 2007. We performed this audit in support of Public Law 101-576, the "Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990," November 15, ... |
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| Defense Finance and Accounting Service Kansas City Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act, Federal Financial Management Improvement Act, and Federal Information Security Management Acting Reporting of FY 2005 |
19 FEB 2008 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J. Granetto; Patricia A. Marsh; Edward A. Blair; Cecelia M. Ball; Michael Adams; Beverly Smythe; Denny Moore; Cassondra Lane; Erin Hart; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Headquarters, Cleveland, and Kansas City personnel responsible for the internal control program and Annual Statement of Assurance reporting; and Department of Navy and United States Marine Corps personnel responsible for financial management and reporting should read this report. This report contains recommendations that DFAS Kansas City should follow to ensure that effective internal controls are in place to assess and report on its Management ... |
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| Disbursing Operations Directorate at Defense Finance and Accounting Service Indianapolis Operations |
19 FEB 2008 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J. Granetto; Patricia A. Marsh; Jack L. Armstrong; Paul C. Wenzel; Andrew D. Gum; Claudia L. Clouser; Joseph A. Baer; Chad A. Maroska; Shane A. Griffin; Ellen Kleirnan-Redden; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| DoD personnel responsible for processing Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection System (IPAC) transactions, reporting IPAC suspense account balances, and reconciling statements-of-deposit differences should read this report. It is the first in a series of reports related to Defense Finance and Accounting Service Indianapolis Operations (referred to as "DFAS Indianapolis") disbursing operations. This report discusses internal control weaknesses regarding the processing of IPAC transactions, adjustments to IPAC suspense accounts, and the reconciliation ... |
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| Internal Controls over Army Selective Reenlistment Bonuses |
13 FEB 2008 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Paul J. Granetto; Patricia Marsh; Douglas P. Neville; Joseph A. Powell; Lusk Penn; Brett Ward; Donovan Quimby; Lisa Vega; Jason James; Henry Matthews; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The Reenlistment, Extension, Reclassification, and Reserve Component Transition System (RETAIN) is the Army's computerized retention system for enlisted personnel. It contains all the reenlistment data required to document the retention of Army Service members, including tracking selective reenlistment bonuses (SRBs) paid and data required to transition active Army Service members to the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves. DFAS and the Army activated an adjustment to the SRB portion ... |
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| Report on FY 2006 DoD Purchases Made Through the Department of the Treasury |
11 FEB 2008 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Richard B. Jolliffe; Terry L. McKinney; Eric B. Edwards; Martin I. Gordon; Bernard M. Baranosky; Sherney W. Alexander; Brandy L. Smith; Meredith H. Johnson; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is one of a series of reports on DoD purchases made through non-DoD activities. For each covered non-Defense agency, Section 811 of Public Law 109-163, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006," requires the DoD Inspector General and the Inspector General of such non-DoD agency to jointly review procurement policies, procedures, and internal controls of such non-Defense agency that are applicable to the procurement of property and ... |
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| DoD Support to NATO International Security Assistance Force |
05-Feb-2008 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Robert F Bloomer; II ;Donald A Prinzbach; Michael J Roark; Jeffrey C Brown; Mackensie E Ryan; Todd L Truax; Ryan L Fisher; Megan E Goodman; Allison E Tarmann; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| DoD personnel who are responsible for supporting and participating in future training for International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) events should read this report. It discusses how DoD is supporting North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) training centers, programs, and events for ISAF. NATO is an alliance of 26 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed in Washington, D.C., on April 4, ... |
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| The Inspection Process of the Army Reset Program for Equipment for Units Returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom |
18 JAN 2008 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The subject of this report directly applies to the work of DoD civilian and military personnel responsible for the reset of equipment provided to the warfighter deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. This report not only identifies potential guidance shortfalls but also details actions the Army took in order to clarify policies and procedures executed during the reset process. The Army's technical inspection process for the reset of unit ... |
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| Training for U.S. Ground Forces at Army Maneuver Combat Training Centers |
28 DEC 2007 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| In the last 3 years, the Army has been transforming its traditionally division-centric force to a more flexible, agile force. Part of this transition has included a restructuring of the Operations Groups, specifically Observer/Controllers, at Army Maneuver Combat Training Centers. This is one in a series of reports concerning training for U.S. ground forces supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. This report addresses the priority of staffing Observer/Controllers at Army Maneuver Combat ... |
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| Acquisition of the Surface-Launched Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile |
06-Dec-2007 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Mission and System Description. The SLAMRAAM is an air defense system that the Army is developing to protect U.S. and friendly forces from aerial surveillance and air attack by cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned combat aerial vehicles, and rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. The SLAMRAAM will provide the Army with the means to prevent enemies from penetrating friendly forces, while freeing commanders to synchronize movement and firepower. The Army will ... |
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| Management of the Iraq Security Forces Fund in Southwest Asia - Phase 3 |
30 NOV 2007 |
55 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Public Law 109-13, "Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005," May 11, 2005, provided $5.7 billion for the Iraq Security Forces Fund (ISFF), of which the Commander, Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq (MNSTC-I) received $5.2 billion. The funds were to be used to provide equipment; supplies; services; training; and facility and infrastructure repair, renovation, and construction for the Iraq Security Forces. The Department ... |
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| Air Force Use of Global War on Terrorism Supplemental Funding Provided for Procurement and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation |
21 NOV 2007 |
42 pages |
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INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is the first in a series on the adequacy of DoD financial controls over the use of Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) supplemental funding provided for procurement and research, development, test, and evaluation. From August 2002 through December 2005, Congress provided DoD approximately $28 billion in supplemental funding for unclassified procurement and research, development, test, and evaluation activities for a myriad of efforts throughout the DoD Components in ... |
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| Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for DoD Needs Arising from Hurricane Katrina at Selected DoD Components |
12 SEP 2007 |
54 pages |
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Paul J. Granetto; Patricia A. Marsh; Lorin T. Pfeil; Henry Y. Adu; Emmanuel A. Appiah; Charlisa D. Lawrence; Sharon A. Loftin; Richard W. Straw; Sonya T. Davis; Erin S. Hart; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Between September 2005 and June 2006, Congress provided four emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Defense (DoD) to meet DoD needs arising from Hurricane Katrina and other hurricanes in the 2005 hurricane season. This report is one in a series of reports discussing the management and use of DoD funds to support the 2005 hurricane relief efforts. The Inspector General (IG), DoD, performed this audit to determine if the ... |
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| Report of Marine Corps Internal Controls over Military Equipment Funds |
11 SEP 2007 |
37 pages |
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Paul J. Granetto; Patricia A. Marsh; Barbara A. Sauls; Alice F. Carey; Lidet K. Negash; Davita N. Pray; Shirlenne S. Tsay; Ellen Kleiman-Redden; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report discusses the need for internal controls over military equipment funds to ensure compliance with DoD and Marine Corps regulations. The Marine Corps Systems Command mission is to serve as the Marine Corps Commandant's principal agent for acquisition and sustainment of systems and equipment used to accomplish warfighting missions. Marine Corps Systems Command internal controls over managing funds and retaining supporting documentation for obligations were generally adequate. The controls ... |
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| Contract Administration of the Ice Delivery Contract between International American Products, Worldwide Services and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the Hurricane Katrina Recovery Effort |
24 AUG 2007 |
32 pages |
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Richard B. Jolliffe; Bruce A. Burton; Deborah L. Culp; Bobbie S. Wan; Gary B. Dutton; Jeffrey L. Steinbauer; Rachel L. Herman; Jonathan M. Kistler; Meredith H. Johnson; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting requested a review on the administration of the ice delivery process between International American Products, Worldwide Services and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District did not effectively administer the 2003 ice delivery contract for the Hurricane Katrina recovery effort. The Corps Charleston District did not provide adequate training and guidance for ... |
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| Defense Logistics Agency's Warstopper Program |
15 AUG 2007 |
34 pages |
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Wanda A. Scott; II Prinzbach Robert F.; Thomas S. Bartoszek; John W. Henry; Paul A. Hollister; Herman Tolbert; Richard McPherson; Brian S. Leinbach; Maria C. Kadlec; Renee Schoenberg; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report discusses the execution and overall management of the Warstopper Program to satisfy requirements for sudden and sustained increases in production (surge and sustainment) of selected critical industrial and medical items. "War stopper" items include nerve agent antidote auto-injectors; chemical protective overgarments and gloves; meals ready to eat; tray pack rations; combat boots, including cold weather boots; and barrier materials. Demand for these items was high in wartime but ... |
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| Army Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-2 Services Contract |
09 AUG 2007 |
63 pages |
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Richard B. Jolliffe; Bruce A. Burton; Jacqueline L. Wicecarver; Sean A. Davis; Charles S. Dekle; Michael T. Burger; Frank Niranjan; Tam Phan; Susan H. Bachle; Adam J. McLaurin; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Contracting personnel from the Army and other Federal agencies who are involved in information technology service acquisition decisions should read this report because it provides an assessment of how the Army can improve small business participation in indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The Inspector General (IG), DoD initiated the audit of the Army Information Technology Enterprise Solutions-2 Services (ITES-2S) contract because of the material impact this contract will have on the ... |
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