Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress

During this reporting period, we issued two reports, resulting in questioned cost of $618,577. In addition we received and addressed 20 hotline complaints. By addressing some of these complaints, we helped citizens avoid scams by individuals fraudulently representing NEA. Through the audit follow-up process, we collaborated with NEA managers to clear eleven recommendations resulting in better stewardship of NEA funds by putting in place stronger financial controls, policies, and procedures for awardees subject to OIG recommendations. Furthermore, based on a 2016 financial statement audit report recommendation, NEA put in place a process to more timely identify funds available for de-obligation, resulting in $517,218 in funds put to better use during FY 2017.