Follow-Up Evaluation of the Architect of the Capitol’s Inventory Accountability and Controls

Submitting OIG:

Architect of the Capitol OIG

Date Issued:

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Architect of the Capitol

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

OIG-FLD-2023-01

Location(s):

Washington, DC

United States

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

Number of Recommendations:

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

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531-OIG-FLD-2023-01-Final-Report.pdf	1.33 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
1	Open	No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) update and revise AOC Order 34-45 (Personal Property Manual) to (1) establish a dollar threshold for accountable property, (2) the greatest extent possible, ensure mission critical non-consumable property is consistently defined across AOC jurisdictions, (3) provide guidance on how to identify, document and track mission critical non-consumable and non-accountable property, (4) provide clear directions on administrative controls and (5) develop and enforce additional inventory and accountability procedures for accountable and non-accountable property to reduce the risk of mismanagement and lost property in accordance with federal best practices.
2	Open	No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) research and implement federal government best practices for acquiring and maintaining adequate storage space to reduce the risk of theft.
3	Open	No
We recommend that the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) conduct an organizational-wide assessment to identify disposable property and discard the property per AOC Order 34-45 (Personal Property Manual) to ensure adequate storage space.

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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Follow-Up Evaluation of the Architect of the Capitol’s Inventory Accountability and Controls

Related Open Recommendations