Inspector General Open Recommendations

08/22/2024 - Millennium Challenge Corporation FISMA: Despite Challenges, MCC Generally Implemented an Effective Information Security Program for Fiscal Year 2024 [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

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We recommend that MCC’s Chief Information Officer take the following action:_x000D_ Recommendation 1. Implement level 3 event logging requirements in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Memorandum M-21-31.

08/22/2024 - U.S. Agency for International Development Public International Organizations: USAID Did Not Consistently Perform Expected Due Diligence [Report Details] Inspection / Evaluation - Open Recommendations

3

Develop and communicate guidance on post-award spot checks to include a more detailed definition of spot checks, illustrative procedures and opportunities for their use, and procedures for appropriately communicating their results, when warranted.

2

Develop and implement a formal follow-up mechanism to track the resolution of recommendations included in organizational capacity reviews.

1

Develop and implement a process to track the status of organizational capacity reviews and ensure they are updated in accordance with Automated Directives System Chapter 308.

08/22/2024 - Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Crisis Line Implementation of 988 Press 1 Preparation and Leaders' Response [Report Details] Review - Open Recommendations

02

The Veterans Crisis Line Director ensures supervisors and staff are aware of postvention resources and monitors for compliance.

01

The Veterans Crisis Line Director determines the optimal ratio of supervisors to frontline staff needed, makes the best efforts to ensure the ratio is maintained, and takes action as warranted.

08/22/2024 - U.S. Agency for International Development Closeout Audit of the Schedule of Expenditures of Moona-A Space for Change, Bringing Professionals to Bridge Communities: Starter Program for Young Engineers in West Bank and Gaza, Cooperative Agreement 72029419CA00001, January1 to September 3, 2022 [Report Details] Other - Open Recommendations

1

Verify that Moona - A Space for Change, corrects the two instances of material noncompliance detailed on pages 23 and 24 of the audit report.

08/21/2024 - Department of Homeland Security CBP Did Not Thoroughly Plan for CBP OneTM Risks, and Opportunities to Implement Improvements Exist [Report Details] Inspection / Evaluation - Open Recommendations

3

We recommend CBP’s Office of Information Technology implement a mechanism to routinely assess CBP applications and supporting infrastructure operating systems for configuration and patch management vulnerabilities and timely implement corrective actions.

2

We recommend CBP’s Office of Field Operations implement a mechanism to analyze CBP One™ advanced information for trends and patterns of fraudulent behaviors by users of CBP One™ and communicate its results to the eight ports of entry that process CBP One™ appointments.

1

We recommend CBP’s Office of Field Operations develop and implement a formalized risk assessment process when developing, expanding, or modifying mobile applications.

08/21/2024 - U.S. Agency for International Development Audit of the Schedule of Expenditures of the Palestinian Peace Coalition Under Policy Engagement and Constructive Exposure: Young Palestinian and Israeli Leaders Program in West Bank and Gaza, Cooperative Agreement 72029421CA00006, September 29, 2021 [Report Details] Other - Open Recommendations

2

USAID/ West Bank and Gaza verify that the auditee corrects the 3 instances of material noncompliance detailed on pages 22 to 24 of the audit report.

1

USAID/West Bank and Gaza verify that the auditee corrects the two material weaknesses in internal control detailed on pages 16 to 19 of the audit report.

08/21/2024 - Department of Veterans Affairs Incomplete Implementation of Corrective Actions to Address Pharmacy Service Concerns at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds [Report Details] Inspection / Evaluation - Open Recommendations

03

-The Veterans Integrated Service Network Director ensures that leaders, whose actions contributed to the incomplete corrective actions and ineffective oversight, receive administrative action, as appropriate.

02

The Veterans Integrated Service Network Director ensures that pharmacy supervisors and staff at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System receive the necessary training and written guidance to complete the corrective actions, and monitors for compliance.

01

The Veterans Integrated Service Network Director ensures thorough completion of the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System pharmacy corrective actions, and takes action as needed.

08/21/2024 - Department of Homeland Security S&T Inconsistently Managed Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Research and Development Activities [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

4

We recommend the Under Secretary for S&T develop and implement data validation controls to ensure accurate and consistent financial and project information in S&T’s centralized project tracking system, including, but not limited to, implementation policies, procedures, and training.

3

We recommend the Under Secretary for S&T develop and implement improved controls to ensure all S&T offices adhere to program and project management principles per the Operating Model Blueprint, including, but not limited to, policies, procedures, and training. These controls should ensure that tailored project approaches are documented and approved, standardized project management language is used, project and program plans are appropriately integrated, and roles and responsibilities are clearly defined.

1

We recommend the Under Secretary for S&T clearly identify the appropriate entity with the authority and responsibility for updating critical infrastructure research and development strategic plans and annual homeland threat assessments and ensure that entity publishes each document in accordance with each of the prescribed timeframes.

08/21/2024 - Department of Transportation GLS Lacks Effective Controls To Reliably Estimate Seaway Infrastructure Program Costs [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

4

Develop and implement a formal written process for capturing total costs and associated support for completed SIP projects to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

3

Develop and implement policies and procedures to document and retain copies of all independent Government estimates for SIP projects in contract files.

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

08/22/2024 - Millennium Challenge Corporation FISMA: Despite Challenges, MCC Generally Implemented an Effective Information Security Program for Fiscal Year 2024 [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

08/22/2024 - U.S. Agency for International Development Public International Organizations: USAID Did Not Consistently Perform Expected Due Diligence [Report Details] Inspection / Evaluation - Open Recommendations

08/22/2024 - Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Crisis Line Implementation of 988 Press 1 Preparation and Leaders' Response [Report Details] Review - Open Recommendations

08/21/2024 - Department of Homeland Security CBP Did Not Thoroughly Plan for CBP OneTM Risks, and Opportunities to Implement Improvements Exist [Report Details] Inspection / Evaluation - Open Recommendations

08/21/2024 - Department of Veterans Affairs Incomplete Implementation of Corrective Actions to Address Pharmacy Service Concerns at the VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System in Leeds [Report Details] Inspection / Evaluation - Open Recommendations

08/21/2024 - Department of Homeland Security S&T Inconsistently Managed Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Research and Development Activities [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

08/21/2024 - Department of Transportation GLS Lacks Effective Controls To Reliably Estimate Seaway Infrastructure Program Costs [Report Details] Audit - Open Recommendations

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