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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Health & Human Services OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Health & Human Services
Report Number
A-18-18-11050
Report Description

We conducted this audit in response to a congressional letter requesting a review of email usage by political appointees at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to ensure that "…officials are following the spirit and letter of all federal laws and regulations, as well as departmental policies, related to email use."

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Additional Details
https://oig.hhs.gov/oas/reports/region18/181811050.asp

Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
267465 No $0 $0

We recommend that OS implement procedures to ensure that all its staff are properly listed and classified in the categories of political appointees, employees, contractors, and supervisors.

267463 No $0 $0

We recommend that HHS implement a policy requiring all HHS agencies and offices to implement automated controls to block employees from accessing personal email accounts from HHS networks;

267464 No $0 $0

We recommend that OS implement a process to ensure that all OS political appointees, employees, and contractors complete the required security awareness trainings in a timely manner; and

Department of Health & Human Services OIG

United States