Allegations of Security and Safety Concerns at Sandia National Laboratories

Date Issued

Friday, February 2, 2024

Submitting OIG

Department of Energy OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Department of Energy OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Energy

Components

National Nuclear Security Administration

Report Number

DOE-OIG-24-11

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

Location

Albuquerque, NM
United States

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Additional Details

Open Recommendations

This report has 8 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
1	No	$0	$0
SNL management develops a process to accurately identify, assess, and approve Controlled Articles before these items are allowed into security areas;
2	No	$0	$0
SNL policies addressing Controlled Articles do not allow SNL management to grant exceptions to processes that require approval from the ODFSA;
3	No	$0	$0
SFO’s approved guidance regarding Controlled Articles at SNL is up to date, aligns with current Department policies, and meets the approval of the ODFSA;
4	No	$0	$0
SNL determines if an Incident of Security Concern occurred and takes appropriate action.
1	No	$0	$0
SNL management develops a process to accurately identify, assess, and approve Controlled Articles before these items are allowed into security areas;
2	No	$0	$0
SNL policies addressing Controlled Articles do not allow SNL management to grant exceptions to processes that require approval from the ODFSA;
3	No	$0	$0
SFO’s approved guidance regarding Controlled Articles at SNL is up to date, aligns with current Department policies, and meets the approval of the ODFSA; and
4	No	$0	$0
SNL determines if an Incident of Security Concern occurred and takes appropriate action.