Audit of the Architect of the Capitol’s Unliquidated Obligations

Submitting OIG:

Architect of the Capitol OIG

Date Issued:

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Architect of the Capitol

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

OIG-AUD-2021-06

Location(s):

Washington, DC

United States

Type of Report:

Audit

Questioned Costs:

$90,110

Funds for Better Use:

$479,908

Number of Recommendations:

View Document:

Attachment	Size
ULO-Final-Report-FINAL.pdf	1.85 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
1	Open	No
We recommend that AOC review and properly closeout the following dormant unliquidated obligations (ULOs): • 68 invalid ULOs valued at $479,907.61; • Nine unsupported questioned ULOs valued at $90,109.58; • Nine valid ULOs valued at $8,230 that have not received a final invoice; and • 231 ULOs with balances less than $50. Funds put to better use: $479,907.61 and Questioned costs: $90,109.58
2	Open	No
We recommend that AOC ensure supporting documentation for unliquidated obligations is maintained and readily available.
3	Open	No
We recommend that AOC: • Finalize the new Quarterly Financial Review SharePoint application and ensure this new application addresses the current and prior year audit findings; and • Revise the AOC’s policies and procedures to align with the new application.

Architect of the Capitol OIG

Architect of the Capitol

Vision

The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) Office of Inspector General (OIG), promotes efficiency and effectiveness to deter and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in AOC operations and programs. We do this through value-added, transparent, and independent audits, inspections and evaluations, and investigations. The OIG is a high-performing team, promoting positive change and striving for continuous improvement in AOC management and operations. We foster an environment that inspires AOC workforce trust and confidence in our work.

Mission

The OIG promotes efficiency and effectiveness to deter and prevent fraud, waste and mismanagement in AOC operations and programs. We do this through value-added, transparent and independent audits, evaluations and investigations. We strive to positively affect the AOC and benefit the taxpayer while keeping the AOC and Congress fully informed.

The AOC Inspector General (IG) Act of 2007, codified at 2 U.S.C. § 1808, established the OIG. This legislation applies some sections of the IG Act of 1978 as amended, specifically Sections 4, 5 (other than Subsections (a)(13) and (3) and (e)(1)(B) thereof), 6 (other than Subsection (a)(7) and (8) thereof), and 7. The IG is under the general supervision of the Architect of the Capitol. The mission of this independent office is to:

1. Conduct, supervise, and coordinate audits, inspection and evaluations, and investigations relating to AOC programs and operations.

2. Review existing and proposed legislation and regulations that impact AOC programs and operations and comment in the semiannual report regarding the impact on the economy, efficiency, or the prevention and detection of fraud and abuse of such legislation and regulations.

3. Recommend policies for AOC activities to promote economy and efficiency or prevent and detect fraud and abuse in its programs and operations.

4. Provide a means of keeping the Architect of the Capitol and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems and deficiencies relating to the administration of Agency programs and operations and the need for and progress of corrective action. This is generally done by issuing the Semiannual Report to Congress.

“Legislative Branch agencies including the Architect of the Capitol are not subject to the Whistleblower Protection Act or the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; however, AOC employees are covered under the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, as amended.”

The AOC OIG is a member of the Council of Inspectors General for Integrity and Efficiency.

https://aocoig.oversight.gov/

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Audit of the Architect of the Capitol’s Unliquidated Obligations

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