Performance Audit of the United States Capitol Police Dignitary Protection Division Payroll Costs and Compliance with Annual Pay Limitations

In accordance with our Annual Performance Plan Fiscal Year 2019, dated October 2018, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a performance audit of the United States Capitol Police (USCP or the Department) Dignitary Protection Division (DPD) payroll costs and compliance with annual pay limitations. OIG objectives were to (1) determine if the Department effectively monitors DPD payroll cost, and (2) evaluate Department compliance with annual pay limitations. Our scope included Department policies in effect as of December 31, 2018 and data requested from Calendar Years (CYs) 2016, 2017, and 2018.