Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress

During this semiannual reporting period, we completed congressionally mandated audits of the NEA’s information systems security, financial data reported to the Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget, and NEA’s financial statements. These audits resulted in recommendations that will help NEA continuously improve information systems security and financial reporting accuracy and transparency. In addition, we addressed 23 hotline complaints, enabling us to help citizens avoid scams by individuals fraudulently representing themselves as NEA employees. Furthermore, we issued two audit reports with $205,093 in questioned cost and 24 recommendations to improve awards management. Finally, through our audit follow-up process, we collaborated with NEA managers to clear 23 recommendations, which will help improve stewardship of NEA funds by awardees.