Where To Report Waste

Fraud, Abuse, Or Retaliation

Ineffective Accounting for Sensitive Information Technology Hardware and Software Assets Places DOL at Significant Risk

Submitting OIG:

Department of Labor OIG

Date Issued:

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Department of Labor

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

23-11-001-07-001

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Questioned Costs:

$0

Funds for Better Use:

$0

Number of Recommendations:

6

View Document:

Attachment	Size
23-11-001-07-001DOLs-Sensitive-IT-Assests03312011.pdf	1004.11 KB

Additional Details Link:

https://www.oig.dol.gov/public/reports/oa/viewpdf.php?r=23-11-001-07-001&y=2011

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
1	Open	Yes
Assess and take appropriate measures to ensure reports of lost, missing or stolen sensitive IT assets have not resulted.
2	Open	Yes
Perform a full inventory of the Department's IT assets that is accurate and complete including an update of the information into a viable inventory management system.
3	Open	Yes
Consolidate all inventory systems though out DOL to eliminate duplication, realize cost savings, and strengthen inventory.
4	Open	Yes
Perform required reviews of program agencies’ inventory practices and procedures to ensure full participation in the inventory process across the Department and compliance with Federal information system requirements.
5	Open	Yes
Develop policies for disposal of sensitive IT assets that presently lack coherent policy.
6	Open	Yes
Integrate a reliable electronic procurement system with a viable inventory system along with the financial systems to ensure seamless interoperability.