| Text of Recommendation | Update MD 13.1, Property Management, or develop other guidance, to clearly describe the roles and responsibilities of NRC employees and contractors as it pertains to the handling, storage, issuance, and return of IT assets under the $2,500 threshold. |
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| Recommendation Number | 1.2 |
| Recommendation Status | Open |
| Significant Recommendation | Yes |
| Recommendation Questioned Costs | $0 |
| Recommendation Funds for Better Use | $0 |
| Additional Information | Agency Response Dated July 31, 2024: NRC staff agrees with this recommendation. ADM will revise MD 13.1, issued December 21, 2023, to do the following:
• Update the roles and responsibilities outlined in MD 13.1.
• Reference the IT Asset Management policy in MD 13.1 to ensure that agency staff, managers, and contractors understand their responsibilities regarding NRC IT equipment assigned to them and their staff.
• Reference the Hardware Asset Management (HAM) Playbook in MD 13.1, which outlines processes for the handling, storage, issuance, and return of IT assets under $2500 threshold (Target Completion Date: Q4 FY 2025)
OIG Analysis: The OIG will close this recommendation after reviewing and confirming the evidence provided by NRC’s management regarding the update to MD 13.1. This recommendation remains open and resolved. |
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| Linked Report |