Based on our review of 45 judgmentally sampled awards (15 non-competitive grants and 30 other than full and open competition [OTFOC] contracts), we found DHS complied with applicable laws and regulations. DHS officials supported award decisions with the required planning, market research, justification, and approval documentation to ensure effective stewardship of taxpayer dollars. However, we determined the Department’s report was inaccurate because DHS did not sufficiently identify, review, and validate award information. Although we worked with DHS officials to ensure we had an accurate population for our testing purposes, inaccurate data in the report could hinder our ability to assess DHS’ compliance with applicable laws and regulations in future reporting submissions. We made two recommendations to help improve DHS’ procedures and ensure future reporting submissions are accurate. The Department concurred with the two recommendations.
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Homeland Security
Components
Management Directorate (Management)
Report Number
OIG-21-17
Report Description
Report Type
Audit
Number of Recommendations
2
Open Recommendations
This report has 2 open recommendations.
| Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
| We recommend the DHS Chief Procurement Officer improve its written procedures to ensure only those contracts awarded through other than full and open competition are included in the required report. | |||||
| 2 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
| We recommend the DHS Chief Financial Officer, with advice from the Office of General Counsel, develop written procedures for generating the required report to sufficiently identify, review, and validate noncompetitive grant award information | |||||
