Audit of the NRC's Drop-in Meeting Policies and Procedures

Date Issued

Friday, August 12, 2022

Submitting OIG

Nuclear Regulatory Commission OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Nuclear Regulatory Commission OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Report Number

OIG-22-A-12

Report Type

Audit

Location

Rockville, MD
United States

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use	Additional Details
1	Yes	$0	$0	Status: Open: Resolved. The Office of the Executive Director for Operations (OEDO) will update the NRC’s public web page to include a description of the purposes and benefits of, and the controls on, the drop-in meeting process in accordance with guidance that the OEDO is developing to systematize practices related to drop-ins (see Recommendation 2 below). Target Date for Completion: September 30, 2023.
Develop and publish a public description of the purposes and benefits of, and the controls on, the drop-in meeting process.
4	Yes	$0	$0	Status: Open: Resolved. Upon completion of Recommendations 2 and 3, the OEDO will communicate the development of the new guidance in an agencywide announcement. The OEDO will also coordinate with the NRC program and regional offices to provide training to their staffs on this subject. Target Date for Completion: September 30, 2023.
Once the new guidance is developed, train all managers on the new guidance and controls for drop-in meetings and related interactions with external stakeholders.