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Audit of GSA’s Response to COVID-19: PBS Faces Challenges to Meet the Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality Standard in GSA-Owned Buildings

Submitting OIG:

General Services Administration OIG

Date Issued:

Monday, June 5, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

General Services Administration

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

A201018P4R23008

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Audit

Special Projects:

Questioned Costs:

$0

Funds for Better Use:

$0

Number of Recommendations:

5

View Document:

Attachment	Size
A201018-6-Ventilation-and-Air-Quality-Final-Report.pdf	950.97 KB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation	Additional Details
1	Open	Yes
We recommend that the PBS Commissioner complete a comprehensive assessment to determine whether GSA-owned building air handlers meet the ASHRAE ventilation standard’s minimum outdoor air requirements and develop a comprehensive plan to address deficiencies identified.
2	Open	Yes
We recommend that the PBS Commissioner create and implement a plan to notify building occupants whenever deficiencies and hazards associated with outdoor air requirements are identified.
3	Open	Yes
We recommend that the PBS Commissioner ensure that all PBS staff with ventilation system responsibilities, including contracting officer’s representatives, contracting officers, project managers, and building managers, are trained on the requirements of the ASHRAE ventilation standard.
4	Open	Yes
We recommend that the PBS Commissioner ensure operations and maintenance contracts define requirements for regular testing, adjusting, and balancing of air handlers.
5	Open	Yes
We recommend that the PBS Commissioner ensure that GSA’s Guidance for COVID-19 HVAC Operations adheres to CDC COVID-19 guidance for improved building ventilation.