Goal 8: FY 2002 OIG Performance Report |
Objective 8.1 of 2: To Improve the Department's Programs and Operations. |
Indicator 8.1.1 of 5: Percentage of OIG Work Plan Goal 1 assignments initiated | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target not met
Explanation: This is a new measure. While the target was substantially met, we will assess over time the appropriate target level. |
Additional Source Information: OIG Time and Travel Reporting System Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Information is validated internally. |
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Indicator 8.1.2 of 5: Percentage of OIG Work Plan Goal 1 assignments that yield significant recommendations. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded
Explanation: Significant monetary recommendation is defined as recovering monetary amounts of questioned, unsupported, or other dollars of $300,000 or more. It also includes the associated recommendation to establish/implement control techniques to prevent recurrence of the condition that results in the monetary finding or better use of funds of $500,000 or more. Significant nonmonetary recommendation is a recommendation to establish/implement procedures or control techniques to (1) improve the effective or efficient delivery of program services; (2) safeguard assets or prevent fraud, waste, or abuse; or (3) improve the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of management data involving a program, or a significant component of any program, funded at $500,000 or more annually |
Additional Source Information: OIG Audit and Analysis and Inspection Reports Frequency: Other. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Validation done internally. Limitations: The measure includes only recommendations from audit and inspection reports. Significant recommendations from other OIG services, such as quick response projects and advice and technical assistance are not included in this measure. |
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Indicator 8.1.3 of 5: The number and percentage of significant recommendations from OIG products that the Department accepted during the current fiscal year. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded
Progress: 269 recommendations |
Additional Source Information: OIG audit and inspection reports. Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Internal OIG validation Limitations: Based on self-reported data generated by ED staff |
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Indicator 8.1.4 of 5: The number and percentage of significant recommendations implemented within one year of acceptance by the Department. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded
Progress: 220 implemented |
Additional Source Information: OIG audit and inspection records Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Validated by OIOG personnel |
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Indicator 8.1.5 of 5: Percentage of respondents indicating that OIG Goal 1 activity had a favorable impact in improving Departmental programs and operations. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Unable to judge
Progress: New survey under development Explanation: The OIG is developing a more comprehensive survey, which is designed to provide information about OIG performance in a number of areas instead of the one overall impact measure. |
Additional Source Information: Annual survey |
Objective 8.2 of 2: To Protect the Integrity of the Department's Programs and Operations. |
Indicator 8.2.1 of 9: Percentage of OIG Work Plan Goal 2 assignments initiated. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded
Progress: 287 cases |
Additional Source Information: OIG Time and Travel Reporting System Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Data is validated internally |
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Indicator 8.2.2 of 9: Percentage of OIG Work Plan Goal 2 assignments that yield significant recommendations. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target not met
Explanation: Number of goal 2 recommendations insufficient (1 of 2)for statistical significance |
Additional Source Information: OIG audits and inspections Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Data validated internally. Limitations: The measure includes only recommendations from audit and inspection reports. Significant recommendations from other OIG services, such as quick response projects and advice and technical assistance are not included in this measure. |
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Indicator 8.2.3 of 9: The number and percentage of investigations that are referred for criminal, civil, or administrative actions. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded
Progress: 287 cases |
Additional Source Information: OIG Investigative Case Tracking System Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Information is validated internally |
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Indicator 8.2.4 of 9: The number and percentage of investigations that are referred for criminal, civil, or administrative actions that are accepted. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target not met
Progress: There was a methodology change in how the statistic was derived. It is now based on the closed case universe that coincides with the Performance Report timelines. This is our baseline data and we will determine over time the appropriate annual target. |
Additional Source Information: OIOG Investigative Case Tracking System Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Data is validated internally |
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Indicator 8.2.5 of 9: The number and percentage of accepted cases that result in judicial actions (e.g. indictments, civil filings, convictions, adverse personnel actions, and suspensions and debarments). | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded
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Additional Source Information: OIG Investigative Case Tracking System Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Data is validated internally |
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Indicator 8.2.6 of 9: Amount of monetary penalties, settlements, and recoveries. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Explanation: Given the nature of our investigative work, this indicator must be used judiciously and in conjunction with other indicators. Criminal prosecution is not undertaken primarily to recover money. We have deleted performance targets for monetary recoveries to avoid the appearance of a lack of objectivity. |
Additional Source Information: Semi-annual Report to Congress (Audit Tracking System, Investigative Case Tracking System, Common Audit Resolution System, and Department of Justice). Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Validated By: Federal Statistical Agencies. Numbers are validated internally and by the department of Justice. |
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Indicator 8.2.7 of 9: The number and percentage of significant compliance recommendations from OIG products that are accepted by the Department during the current fiscal year. | ||||||||||||||||||
Targets and Performance Data | Assessment of Progress | Sources and Data Quality | ||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded
Progress: 68 recommendations |
Additional Source Information: OIG audits and inspections Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Data is validated internally |
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Indicator 8.2.8 of 9: The number and percentage of significant monetary recommendations Implemented. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Target exceeded
Progress: 3 recommendations |
Additional Source Information: OIG audit and inspection reports Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 Information is validated internally Limitations: Not a statistically significant number of recommendations. |
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Indicator 8.2.9 of 9: Percentage of respondents indicating that OIG Goal 2 activity had a favorable impact in protecting the integrity of the Department's programs and operations. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Status: Unable to judge
Progress: New survey is being developed. Explanation: The OIG is developing a more comprehensive survey, which is designed to provide information about OIG performance in a number of areas instead of the one overall impact measure. |
Additional Source Information: survey results Frequency: Annually. Collection Period: 2002 - 2003 Data Available: November 2003 |