The Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated this review based upon Office and Management Budget Circular A-50, which states that the resolution and follow-up of audit, inspection, and evaluation recommendations is an integral part of effective management and is a shared responsibility of agency management officials and auditors. Our objective was to review and summarize the Commission's open recommendations, identify any challenges to closing recommendations, and consider alternative actions for recommendations that may no longer be relevant due to changes in the Commission's policies and procedures.
To accomplish our objective the OIG, analyzed the open recommendations from prior reports, reviewed applicable criteria related to the resolution of recommendations, and conducted interviews. The audit covered the period December 1, 2020, through August 31, 2025. The audit was performed in accordance with the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.
The Commission is working to modernize the AbilityOne Program, including implementing its new Cooperative Agreements with the Central Nonprofit Agencies (CNA) and updating its Program policies. As a result of the modernization efforts and updated agreements and policies, the OIG agreed to close 20 of the 55 open recommendations. Additionally, the Commission and the OIG have a renewed understanding that should improve communication and collaboration during future audits and closure process.
The OIG has no specific recommendations associated with this report.
