Performance Audit of Hazardous Materials Response Team

Based on several complaints and at the request of then-Inspector of the Hazardous Incident Response Division (HIRD), the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a performance audit of the Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT) program. The objectives of this audit were to determine if HMRT (1) established adequate internal controls and processes for ensuring the integrity of its program, (2) complied with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to management and operation of its program, and (3) took corrective actions related to the previous recommendations OIG made in Report Number OIG-2010-02, Review of Hazardous Materials Response Team Procurement Process, issued in March 20 I 0. Our scope for the audit included HMRT controls, processes, and operations during Fiscal Years (FYs) 2011, 2012, and 2013. OIG contracted with Cotton & Company LLP to assist with the performance of this audit.