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  Recurring Challenges in Key Aspects of Contingency Contracting Process (From DoDIG Report D-2010-059)". Chart is optimized for 11"x17".
  Fraud Indicators and Poor Practices in Relation to the Contracting Process (From DoD IG Report D-2010-059)


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DoD IG auditors meet with members of the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan Inspector General’s Office and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at a construction site at the National Military Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan, in March 2008.

Ongoing Audits

Information Operations Assessments in Afghanistan (D2012-D000JA-0223.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether U.S. Forces-Afghanistan has implemented sufficient controls for assessments of Information Operations.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 4th Quarter of FY 2012.

Contract Management and Oversight of Military Construction Projects for the Special Operation Forces Complexes at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan (D2012-D000JO-0221.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether DoD is providing effective oversight of military construction projects in Afghanistan. Specifically, we will determine whether the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is properly monitoring contractor performance and adequately performing quality assurance oversight responsibilities for construction projects for Special Operations Forces at Bagram Airfield.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 4th Quarter of FY 2012.

Controls Over the Distribution of Funds for the Ministry of Defense Advisors Program (D2012-D000JB-0209.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether Ministry of Defense Advisors program officials established adequate controls over the distribution of funds to other DoD Agencies. This audit is the second in a series of audits on the Ministry of Defense Advisors program (Project No. D2012-D000JB-0093.000 was the first audit in this series). The DoD OIG began this project during the 4th Quarter of FY 2012.

U.S. Transportation Command's Readiness for the Drawdown from Afghanistan (D2012-D000JA-0195.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether U.S. Transportation Command officials are developing plans to provide sufficient government and contract capabilities to support U.S. Central Command requirements for the retrograde of cargo from Afghanistan. The DoD OIG began this project during the 4th Quarter of FY 2012.

Contract Administration for Installation Support Operations at Camp As Sayliyah (D2012-D000JB-0181.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether DoD officials are properly administering the Camp As Sayliyah Installation Operating Contract. Specifically, we will determine whether DoD officials are properly justifying award fees paid to the contractors and are effectively monitoring the contractor’s performance. The DoD OIG began this project during the 3rd Quarter of FY 2012.

Availability of Spare Parts for the C-27A/G222 (D2012-D000AT-0170.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether the cost and availability of spare parts for the C-27A/G222 will allow for continued sustainability of the aircraft for the Afghan Air Force. The DoD OIG began this project during the 3rd Quarter of FY 2012.

Oversight Processes and Procedures for the Afghan National Police Mentoring/Training and Logistics Support Contract (D2012-D000AS-0137.000) The DoD OIG is conducting the second in a series of audits on the Afghan National Police Mentoring/Training and Logistics support contract. Our overall objective for the series of audits is to determine whether DoD officials are using appropriate contracting processes to satisfy mission requirements and are conducting appropriate oversight of the contract in accordance with Federal and DoD policies.  For this audit we will determine whether the Army, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Training Mission Afghanistan/ Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, and the Defense Contract Management Agency had adequate oversight processes and procedures for the contract.  Additionally, we will determine whether the Army, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Training Mission-Afghanistan/Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, and the Defense Contract Management Agency conducted adequate contractor surveillance.  The first audit in this series is "Afghan National Police Mentoring/Training and Logistics Support Contract," Project Number D2011-D000AS-0271.000.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2012.

Datron Radio Contracts to Support the Afghan National Security Forces (D2012-D000AT-0129.000) The DoD OIG determining whether the U.S, Army Communications-Electronics Command implemented effective policies and procedures for awarding Datron radio contracts, negotiating fair and reasonable prices, verifying timely deliveries, and establishing quality assurance measures in accordance with applicable requirements.  This audit is being conducted to support the requirements of Public Law 110-181, "National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008," Section 842, "Investigation of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Wartime Contracts and Contracting Processes in Iraq and Afghanistan," January 28, 2008.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2012.

Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment's Contract Management and Oversight of Military Construction Projects in Afghanistan (D2012-D000JB-0126.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment officials are providing effective oversight of construction projects in Afghanistan.  This is the second in a series of audits on contract management and oversight of military construction projects in Afghanistan.  The first project, D2012-D000JB-0071.000, focuses on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract management and oversight of military construction projects in Afghanistan.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2012.

Controls Over Cash and Other Monetary Assets at Overseas Army Finance Command Disbursing Operations in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait (D2011-D000FP-0260.001) This audit is a subproject of Project No. D2011-D000FP-0260.000, which was announced on August 15, 2011, and reannounced, on February 10, 2012. The overall objective of this subproject audit is to determine whether internal controls at the Army's disbursing stations in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were effectively designed and operating adequately to safeguard, account for, document, and report Cash and Other Monetary Assets held at those sites. We will also evaluate whether the Army Finance Command effectively implemented technical oversight and provided assistance to the Army disbursing office in Saudi Arabia. The DoD OIG began this project during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2012.

Contract Administration of the Subsistence Prime Vendor Contract for Afghanistan (D2012-D000LD-0086.000) The DoD OIG is performing a follow-up audit of Report No. D-2011-047, "Improvements Needed in Contract Administration of the Subsistence Prime Vendor Contract for Afghanistan," March 2, 2011. Our objective is to determine whether Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support personnel are effectively mitigating risks associated with the subsistence Prime Vendor contract for Afghanistan. Specifically, we will determine whether Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support personnel are modifying the contract to incorporate fair and reasonable prices; computing and recovering overpayments; and correcting potential Antideficiency Act violations with the Department of the Army. The DoD OIG began this project during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2012.

Building Institutional Capacity Through the Defense Institution Reform Initiative (D2012-D000JA-0092.000) The DoD OIG is determining the effectiveness of the Defense Institution Reform Initiative (DIRI) process regarding identifying and sustaining defense capabilities of its partner nations. Specifically, we will determine whether the DIRI process effectively support partner nations through country coordination, requirements determination, and program management. The DoD OIG began this project during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2012.

Building Institutional Capacity Through the Ministry of Defense Advisors Program (D2012-D000JB-0093.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether the Ministry of Defense Advisors Program is achieving its intended purpose. Specifically, we will determine whether the program’s goals, objectives, and resources are being managed effectively and efficiently to achieve the program’s intended results.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2012.

Procedures for Recovery of Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (D2012-D000LD-0067.000) The DoD OIG is performing a follow-up of Report No. D-2010-069, “Central Issue Facility at Fort Benning and Related Army Policies,” June 21, 2010. Specifically, DoD OIG is determining whether the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics established a working group and developed and implemented procedures to recover organizational clothing and individual equipment from contractors and civilians, as recommended in our audit report. While the recommendations were addressed to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, we also plan to review whether responsible Army personnel implemented controls to mitigate risks associated with issuing and recovering organizational clothing and individual equipment. The DoD OIG began this project during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2012.

Contract Management and Oversight of Military Construction Projects in Afghanistan (D2012-D000JB-0071.000)  The DoD OIG is determining whether DoD is providing effective oversight of military construction projects in Afghanistan.  Specifically, we will determine whether DoD is properly monitoring contractor performance during construction and adequately performing quality assurance oversight responsibilities.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 1st Quarter of FY 2012.

Task Orders for Mi-17 Overhauls and Cockpit Modifications (D2012-D000AS-0075.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether DoD officials properly awarded and administered task orders for the overhaul and modification of Mi-17 aircraft in accordance with Federal and DoD regulations and policies.  Contracting officers issued the task orders under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract number W58RGZ-09-D-0130.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 1st Quarter of FY 2012.

Afghanistan Rotary Wing Transport Contracts for the U.S. Transportation Command (D2012-D000AS-0031.000) The DoD OIG plans to conduct a series of audits relating to Afghanistan rotary wing transportation contracts to determine whether U.S. Transportation Command officials are properly managing and administering the contracts in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation and DoD guidance while contracting for services performed in a contingency environment. For this first audit in the planned series, the DoD OIG will determine whether contracting officials have adequate controls over the transportation of supplies, mail, and passengers in Afghanistan.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 1st Quarter of FY 2012.

Supply Support Activities' Effectiveness in Sustaining U.S. Forces in Afghanistan (D2011·D000JO·0169.000) The DoD OIG is determining whether selected Supply Support Activities in Afghanistan were effectively and efficiently supporting their customers.  Specifically, we will evaluate whether the provided supply support was adequate in supporting unit readiness, and whether procedures for establishing authorized stockage lists were sufficient to ensure the most efficient use of funds.  The DoD OIG began this project during the 2nd Quarter of FY 2011.

Contractor Logistics Support Contract for Stryker Vehicles with General Dynamics Land Systems (D2011-D000CH-0032.000) The DoD OIG is reannouncing the Audit of Material Purchases Made Through Partnership Agreements at Anniston Army Depot (D2010-D000CE-0190.000) to focus the audit on the contractor logistics support contract for Stryker vehicles. The revised audit objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of the contractor logistics support sustainment strategy for Stryker vehicles.  Specifically, we will review contract funding procedures, contract type, performance metrics, contractor billings, and controls over Government Property that is being managed by the contractor.  The DoD OIG began this reannounced project during the 1st Quarter of FY 2011.

Implementation of Security Provisions of a U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command Contract for Linguist Support (D2010-D000JA-0165.001) The DoD OIG is determining to determine whether the security provisions of a U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command contract for linguist support in Afghanistan (W911W4-07-D-0010) were implemented effectively. The DoD OIG is conducting a series of reviews regarding linguist support in Afghanistan. Report D-2011-112 addresses counterintelligence interviews for U.S.-hired contract linguists.  Report D-2010-079 addresses security provisions in a U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command contract for linguist support in Afghanistan. The DoD OIG began this project during the 3rd Quarter of FY 2010.

 


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