Audit of DoD Processes and Procedures for Addressing Information Requests from the Government Accountability Office

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Date Issued

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of Defense OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of Defense

Report Number

DODIG-2025-148

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
D-2025-0148-D000AX-0001-0001.A1	No	$0	$0
Rec. A.1: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy update guidance and identify specific steps to address highly sensitive information requests that require additional coordination and approvals, including the levels of coordination required to efficiently transfer information to facilitate the Government Accountability Office engagement, in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 716, and for a more transparent process for tracking requests.
D-2025-0148-D000AX-0001-0002.A2a	No	$0	$0
Rec. A.2.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the DoD Performance Improvement Officer and Director of Administration and Management establish and consistently implement guidance and training for all primary action officers, including their roles and responsibilities, as well as procedures for processing Government Accountability Office information requests, including requests for highly sensitive information, in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 716.
D-2025-0148-D000AX-0001-0002.A2b	No	$0	$0
Rec. A.2.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the DoD Performance Improvement Officer and Director of Administration and Management engage with the Government Accountability Office to develop and implement mutually agreed?upon processes and procedures for the DoD Audit Management Division and the Government Accountability Office during engagements that involve highly sensitive information, including the roles of the DoD Audit Management Division liaisons and primary action officers.