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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Homeland Security
Components
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Report Number
OIG-23-46
Report Description

The United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard) has a process to enroll vessels in the Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP) in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R). However, the Coast Guard cannot demonstrate that the oversight functions it uses ensure SIP-enrolled vessels remain in continuous compliance with the C.F.R.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
1 No $0 $0

We recommend the United States Coast Guard require the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance to develop and implement key performance indicators to facilitate the systematic assessment and evaluation of the Streamlined Inspection Program.

2 No $0 $0

We recommend the United States Coast Guard require the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance to collect and evaluate relevant and accurate Streamlined Inspection Program outcomes to ensure the program is operating as intended.

3 No $0 $0

We recommend the United States Coast Guard require the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance to evaluate the impact the Streamlined Inspection Program has on the Coast Guard’s mission and resources and ensure: (a) reported outcomes are accurate; and (b) the most beneficial alternative inspection program is used to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Coast Guard’s inspection process.

Department of Homeland Security OIG

United States