National Endowment for the Arts

We conducted a limited scope audit of Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA) for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018. Limited scope audits involve a limited review of financial and nonfinancial information to ensure validity and accuracy of award recipients’ reported information, and compliance...

This is the audit of the NEA's information technology systems security. Due to security concerns, this report is not published on the internet. You can obtain a copy of this report through a freedom of information act request at the following link: https://www.arts.gov/freedom-information-act-guide.

The Consolidated Reports Act of 2000 and Office of Management and Budget Circular A-136, Financial Reporting Requirements, require that the Office of Inspector General provide the agency head with a summary of the top management and performance challenges facing the agency. It is our assessment that...

During the semiannual reporting period, we continued our efforts to increase the productivity and value of OIG work through strategic planning and partnering efforts with NEA leadership and staff. We received and addressed 18 hotline complaints, primarily enabling us to help citizens avoid scams by...

We conducted a limited scope audit of Mainstreet Uptown Butte, Inc. (MSUB) for the period of June 1, 2015 to March 31, 2018. Limited scope audits involve a limited review of financial and nonfinancial information to ensure validity and accuracy of award recipients’ reported information, and...

A limited scope performance audit (LSPA) of the California Arts Council (CAC) was conducted for the period of July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2017. LSPAs involve a limited review of financial and non-financial information of award recipients to ensure validity and accuracy of reported information, and...

A limited scope performance audit (LSPA) of the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) was conducted for the period of April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2018. LSPAs involve a limited review of financial and non-financial information of award recipients to ensure validity and accuracy of reported...

During this semiannual reporting period, we completed congressionally mandated audits of the NEA’s information systems security, financial data reported to the Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget, and NEA’s financial statements. These audits resulted in recommendations that will help...

During this reporting period, we issued two reports, resulting in questioned cost of $618,577. In addition we received and addressed 20 hotline complaints. By addressing some of these complaints, we helped citizens avoid scams by individuals fraudulently representing NEA. Through the audit follow-up...

We conducted a limited scope audit of the American Architectural Foundation (AAF) for the period of May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2017. Limited scope audits involve a review of financial and non-financial information of grant recipients to ensure validity and accuracy of reported information, and...