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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Social Security Administration OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Social Security Administration OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Social Security Administration
Report Number
142313
Report Description

Objective: To determine whether the Social Security Administration developed the Debt Management Product in accordance with Federal best practices and met its project cost and schedule estimates.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
12
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
7 No $0 $0 Agree

Revise its risk-management policy to include specific guidelines requiring that Agile teams manage risks at the team, workstream, and product levels. The policy should align with the principles of transparency, traceability, and responsiveness that are essential for Agile methodologies. The Agency should place special emphasis on ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of emerging risks throughout the project.

8 No $0 $0 Agree

Ensure teams use the risk management capabilities in the Agile project management software to cover all identified risks and provide comprehensive access and a view of all risks identified in the Investment Management Tool to all team members.

Social Security Administration OIG

United States