Inspector General Open Recommendations

08/27/2024 - Department of Veterans Affairs Inspection of Select Vet Centers in Continental District 4 Zone 1 [Report Details] Inspection / Evaluation - Open Recommendations

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District leaders and the Fort Collins, Kalispell, Abilene, Salt Lake City, and Cheyenne Vet Center Directors collaborate with the support VA medical facility to determine reasons for noncompliance with staff participation on the mental health executive council, take action as indicated, and monitor compliance.

08/27/2024 - U.S. Agency for International Development Financial Audit of Generating Rural Opportunities by the Working with Cooperatives Project in the Philippines, Managed by AgriterraPhils Inc., Agreement 72049220CA00002, January 6, 2020, to December 31, 2021 [Report Details] Other - Open Recommendations

2

USAID/Philippines verify that AgriterraPhils Inc. corrected the two instances of material noncompliance detailed on pages 33 to 35 of the audit report.

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USAID/Philippines determine the allowability of $243,869 in questioned costs, ($12,276 of ineligible costs pertaining to USAID funds and $231,593 of unsupported costs [$164,567 pertaining to USAID funds and $67,026 pertaining to the awardee’s cost sharing contributions]), as detailed on pages 21 to 30 and 36 of the audit report and recover any amount that is unallowable.

08/26/2024 - Internal Revenue Service The IRS Faces Challenges to Address Tax Avoidance Strategies of Large Multinational Corporations [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

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The Commissioner, LB&I Division, should review the Division’s examination procedures to determine whether changes are needed in support of effective tax administration for large complex taxpayers e.g., large multinational corporations. This should include, but not be limited to, the use of the Economic Substance Doctrine, Principles of Collaboration, and the CAP program.

08/26/2024 - Internal Revenue Service The IRS Has Made Limited Progress Developing the Methodology to Comply With the Treasury Directive to Not Increase the Audit Rate for Taxpayers With Incomes Below $400,000 Due to Planning and Implementation Challenges [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

4

The Deputy Commissioner should establish procedures and controls to ensure that the appropriate field in AIMS is updated to include the taxpayer’s reported TPI plus unreported income identified during the examination in order to develop a measure of post-audit TPI.

2

The Deputy Commissioner should document, in a formal and comprehensive manner, the processes, related requirements, pertinent discussions, and meetings regarding the development of the methodology established to ensure compliance with the 2022 Treasury Directive.

1

The Deputy Commissioner should accelerate discussions with the Treasury Department to finalize the audit rate methodology for the 2022 Treasury Directive.

08/23/2024 - National Science Foundation Review of Protected Disclosure Provisions in NSF’s Agreements with Federal Employees Open Recommendations

1

We recommend that the General Counsel, U.S. National Science Foundation, in coordination with the Office Head, Office of Information and Resource Management, assess whether NSF should include the full statement from 5 USC § 2302(b)(13) in NSF Form 1230P and the NSF Personnel Manual.

08/23/2024 - Inter-American Foundation FISMA: IAF's Information Security Program for Fiscal Year 2024 Was Effective, Although Improvements Are Recommended [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

2

We recommend that IAF’s chief information officer update the agency’s system security plan to include controls in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-53, Revision 5, “Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations.”

1

We recommend that IAF’s chief information officer develop and implement a plan, including tools and other resources, to remediate critical and high vulnerabilities within the timeframes specified in the agency’s “Information System Security Program Standard Operating Procedures” (February 2022).

08/23/2024 - Internal Revenue Service Efforts to Oversee State Agency Access to Federal Tax Information Were Generally Successful; However, Some Improvements Are Needed [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

5

Send an annual reminder to all State agencies to notify staff of their responsibility to report data incidents within 24 hours of identification.

4

Develop procedures to ensure that finding information is accurately documented in the PFR, the SRR, and eCase as well as that case updates, case notes, relevant correspondence, and mitigation plan receipt dates are accurately documented in eCase.

3

Update policies to require follow-up with State agencies concerning any unsubmitted mitigation plans after their mitigation plan due dates have passed.

2

Offer standardized training to any new HOA on the safeguard review process and best practices for submitting agency documentation.

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Subsequently remind agencies with late-filed SSRs or CAPs of best practices at least 60 days prior to their next scheduled filing due date, and that they may request a filing extension at least 30 days before their scheduled due date if extenuating circumstances exist.

08/23/2024 - General Services Administration Fiscal Year 2024 Statutory Review of Compliance With Notice of Federal Tax Lien Filing Collection Due Process Procedures. [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

5

The Director, Collection Policy, Small Business/Self-Employed Division, should review disaster procedures for NFTL processing and consider updates, as needed, to reduce burden for taxpayers impacted by disasters.

4

Apply the RRA 98 § 1204(b) retention standard when evaluating IRS Collection employees, managers, and executives who intentionally disregard IRS policies concerning levy action on a tax period in which NFTL appeals were filed timely and determinations were still pending, and consider appropriate discipline in accordance with IRM 6.751.1, the manager’s guide to penalty determinations, and in consultation with Labor Relations and Small Business/Self-Employed Division Collection leadership.

2

Ensure that the corrective actions initiated on the 270 cases we systemically identified are completed, and safeguards are implemented to protect against the recurrence of the causal issues.

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08/22/2024 - U.S. Agency for International Development Financial Audit of “A New Reality: Innovating Together” Program in West Bank and Gaza, Managed by Tech2Peace, Agreement 72029421CA00002, September 29, 2021, to December 31, 2022 [Report Details] Other - Open Recommendations

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USAID West Bank and Gaza verify that Tech2Peace corrects the 3 instances of material noncompliance detailed on pages 25 to 27 of the audit report.

AmeriCorps
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation)
Appalachian Regional Commission
Architect of the Capitol
Arlington County, Virginia
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Broward County
Bureau of Special Investigations, MA
California State
California, Berkley City
California, City of San Diego
California, Sacramento City
California, San Jose City
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
City of Chicago
City of Denver
City of Scottsdate
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled (AbilityOne Program)
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Cuyahoga County
Defense Intelligence Agency
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
Denali Commission
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
Department of Education
Department of Energy
Department of Health & Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Department of State
Department of the Interior
Department of the Treasury
Department of Transportation
Department of Veterans Affairs
District of Columbia
Division of Local Mandates, MA
Election Assistance Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Export-Import Bank
Farm Credit Administration
Federal Communications Commission
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Election Commission
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Federal Labor Relations Authority
Federal Maritime Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Financial Stability Oversight Council
Florida Department of Transportation
Florida, Broward County
General Services Administration
Government Accountability Office
Government Publishing Office
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council
Inter-American Foundation
Internal Revenue Service
International Joint Commission
International Trade Commission
Kansas City Local Government
King County
Legal Services Corporation
Library of Congress
Maryland, Montgomery County
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Multiple Agencies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Archives and Records Administration
National Credit Union Administration
National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Humanities
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
National Labor Relations Board
National Reconnaissance Office
National Science Foundation
National Security Agency
National Transportation Safety Board
North Carolina, City of Charlotte
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of Personnel Management
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
Oregon, City of Portland
Oregon, Multnomah County
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Peace Corps
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Postal Regulatory Commission
Railroad Retirement Board
Securities and Exchange Commission
Small Business Administration
Smithsonian Institution
Social Security Administration
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program
State of Alaska
State of Arizona
State of Colorado
State of Connecticut
State of Delaware
State of Florida
State of Goergia
State of Hawaii
State of Illinois
State of Indiana
State of Iowa
State of Kansas
State of Kentucky
State of Louisiana
State of Louisiana
State of Maryland
State of Massachusetts
State of Michigan
State of Minnesota
State of Mississippi
State of Missouri
State of New Jersey
State of New Jersey comptroller
State of New Mexico
State of New York
State of North Carolina
State of North Dakota
State of Ohio
State of Oklahoma
State of Oregon
State of Tennessee, Treasury
State of Vermont
State of Virginia Public Accounts
State of Washington
State of West Virginia
State of Wisconsin
Statutory Members of CIGIE
Surface Transportation Board
Tennessee Valley Authority
Texas, City of Austin
Texas, City of Dallas
Texas, City of Denton
Texas, City of El Paso Internal Audit Office
Troubled Asset Relief Program
U.S. African Development Foundation
U.S. Agency for Global Media (f/k/a Broadcasting Board of Governors)
U.S. Agency for International Development
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico, U.S. Section
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation
U.S. Postal Service
Ulster County NY
Virginia, City of Chesapeake
Virginia, Prince William County
Virginia, Richmond City
Washington State Financial Management
Washington State, Port of Seattle

Alaska Division of Legislative Audit
AmeriCorps, Office of Inspector General
Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) OIG
Appalachian Regional Commission OIG
Architect of the Capitol OIG
Arizona Auditor General
Arizona, City of Scottsdale Auditor
Arlington County Auditor
Broward Office of the Inspector General
California State Auditor
California, Berkley City Auditor
California, City of San Diego Auditor
California, Sacramento City Auditor
California, San Jose City Auditor
Central Intelligence Agency OIG
City Auditor's Office, City of Kansas City, Missouri
City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
Colorado State Auditor
Colorado, City and County of Denver Auditor
Commodity Futures Trading Commission OIG
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Inspector General
Connecticut Office of the Auditors of Public Accounts
Consumer Product Safety Commission OIG
Corporation for Public Broadcasting OIG
Council of Inspectors General on Financial Oversight
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Cuyahoga County, Ohio Department of Internal Auditing
Defense Intelligence Agency OIG
Denali Commission OIG
Department of Agriculture OIG
Department of Commerce OIG
Department of Defense OIG
Department of Education OIG
Department of Energy OIG
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Department of Housing and Urban Development OIG
Department of Justice OIG
Department of Labor OIG
Department of State OIG
Department of the Interior OIG
Department of the Treasury OIG
Department of Transportation OIG
Department of Veterans Affairs OIG
District of Columbia Auditor
Election Assistance Commission OIG
Environmental Protection Agency OIG
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission OIG
Export-Import Bank of the United States OIG
Farm Credit Administration OIG
Federal Communications Commission OIG
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OIG
Federal Election Commission OIG
Federal Housing Finance Agency OIG
Federal Labor Relations Authority OIG
Federal Maritime Commission OIG
Federal Reserve Board & CFPB OIG
Federal Trade Commission OIG
Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General
Florida, Broward County Auditor
General Services Administration OIG
Georgia State Auditor
Government Accountability Office OIG
Government Publishing Office OIG
Hawaii State Auditor
Illinois Auditor General
International Trade Commission OIG
Iowa Auditor of State
Kansas Legislative Division of Post Audit
Kentucky State Auditor of Public Accounts
King County
Legal Services Corporation OIG
Library of Congress OIG
Louisiana Legislative Auditor
Louisiana State Office of Inspector General
Maryland State Legislative Audits
Maryland, Montgomery County Inspector General
Michigan Auditor General
Minnesota State Legislative Auditor
Mississippi Office of the State Auditor
Missouri State Auditor
National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG
National Archives and Records Administration OIG
National Credit Union Administration OIG
National Endowment for the Arts OIG
National Endowment for the Humanities OIG
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency OIG
National Labor Relations Board OIG
National Reconnaissance Office OIG
National Science Foundation OIG
National Security Agency OIG
New Jersey State Auditor
New Jersey State Comptroller
New Mexico State Auditor
New York State Comptroller
North Carolina State Auditor
North Carolina, City of Charlotte Internal Audit Department
North Dakota State Auditor
Nuclear Regulatory Commission OIG
Office of Personnel Management OIG
Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community
Office of the Ulster County Comptroller
Ohio Auditor of State
Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector
Oregon Secretary of State, Audits Division
Oregon, City of Portland Auditor
Oregon, Multnomah County Auditor
Pandemic Response Accountability Committee
Peace Corps OIG
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation OIG
Postal Regulatory Commission OIG
Railroad Retirement Board OIG
Securities and Exchange Commission OIG
Small Business Administration OIG
Smithsonian Institution OIG
Social Security Administration OIG
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery
Special Inspector General for the Troubled Asset Relief Program
State of Delaware Auditor of Accounts
State of Florida Office of the Chief Inspector General
State of Indiana Office of Inspector General
State of Massachusetts, Office of the State Auditor
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury
Tennessee Valley Authority OIG
Texas, City of Austin Auditor
Texas, City of Dallas Auditor
Texas, City of Denton Internal Audit Department
Texas, City of El Paso Internal Audit Office
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
U.S. AbilityOne Commission OIG
U.S. Agency for International Development OIG
U.S. Capitol Police
U.S. Development Finance Corporation OIG
U.S. Postal Service OIG
Vermont State Auditor
Virginia Auditor of Public Accounts
Virginia, City of Chesapeake Auditor
Virginia, Prince William County Auditor
Virginia, Richmond City Auditor
Washington State Auditor
Washington State Financial Management
Washington State, Port of Seattle Internal Audit
West Virginia Office of the Legislative Auditor
Wisconsin State Auditor

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Inspector General Open Recommendations

08/27/2024 - Department of Veterans Affairs Inspection of Select Vet Centers in Continental District 4 Zone 1 [Report Details] Inspection / Evaluation - Open Recommendations

08/26/2024 - Internal Revenue Service The IRS Faces Challenges to Address Tax Avoidance Strategies of Large Multinational Corporations [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

08/23/2024 - National Science Foundation Review of Protected Disclosure Provisions in NSF’s Agreements with Federal Employees Open Recommendations

08/23/2024 - Inter-American Foundation FISMA: IAF's Information Security Program for Fiscal Year 2024 Was Effective, Although Improvements Are Recommended [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

08/23/2024 - Internal Revenue Service Efforts to Oversee State Agency Access to Federal Tax Information Were Generally Successful; However, Some Improvements Are Needed [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

08/23/2024 - General Services Administration Fiscal Year 2024 Statutory Review of Compliance With Notice of Federal Tax Lien Filing Collection Due Process Procedures. [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

08/22/2024 - U.S. Agency for International Development Financial Audit of “A New Reality: Innovating Together” Program in West Bank and Gaza, Managed by Tech2Peace, Agreement 72029421CA00002, September 29, 2021, to December 31, 2022 [Report Details] Other - Open Recommendations

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