Federal Reports

To assess the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) management of the Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) program and its vulnerability to misuse.

The OIG audited the hydroelectric dam network architecture at a TVA facility to identify security zones and perimeters and analyze network devices and the physical infrastructure for compliance with policies, procedures, and best practices. We found TVA has used proven best practices in the design of the physical and wireless corporate networks, as well as the control network. These networks were architected appropriately and the cable plant was installed in a neat and organized manner. However, we found one corporate network switch was physically unsecure and another lacked a remote access list which would reduce the risk of inappropriate access.(Summary Only)

City governments around the country are taking on “smart city” initiatives that use big data technology to gather information and improve life for their residents. It is often difficult for cities to deploy this technology in enough locations to collect actionable data. The Postal Service, because of its vast presence in every city, could attach sensors to its physical infrastructure to quickly gather data from around the city. The OIG identified five pilot projects in which the Postal Service could participate in the short term that would involve little to no financial or operational commitment.

This is our audit report on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Fisheries Finance Program (the Program). The purpose of our audit was to evaluate management’s controls over the Program’s loan approval, monitoring, and debt collection processes.