DOL's IT Governance Lacked the Framework Necessary to Support the Overall Mission Report

Submitting OIG:

Date Issued:

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

23-21-002-01-001

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

Number of Recommendations:

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Attachment	Size
23-21-002-01-001IT-Governance-Final-Rpt09302021.pdf	3.56 MB

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Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
1	Open	Yes
We recommend the Deputy Secretary reorganize the CIO position to have a direct reporting relationship to the Deputy Secretary and independent of ASAM.
2	Open	Yes
We recommend the Deputy Secretary Ensure the CIO is a lead member with voting rights of DOL’s executive strategy and management boards and committees including but not limited to the MRB, ESS Governance Board, COVID-19 Coordination team, and ERMC.
3	Open	Yes
We recommend the Deputy Secretary reassess the incorporation of BLS and OCFO as part of IT Shared Services within 2021, and document the reasoning for the decision reached.
4	Open	Yes
We recommend the Deputy Secretary establish an MOU or other agreement between the OCIO and all departmental agencies to establish and state the roles and responsibilities of IT between each set of respective agencies.
5	Open	Yes
We recommend the Deputy Secretary codify the policies and procedures that define IT governance and key supporting IT elements.