Federal Reports

Our objective was to determine if the Postal Service’s Automated Delivery Unit Sorter (ADUS) achieved projected cost savings. The Postal Service has deployed a wide range of automated sorting equipment to achieve cost savings associated with reducing less-efficient manual processing and enhancing productivity. The ADUS is one of its most recent efforts, automating the sorting of smaller packages (up to 30 pounds) in delivery units and small processing and distribution centers (P&DC). Postal Service management issued two Decision Analysis Reports (DAR) in fiscal years (FY) 2017 and 2018 for the purchase and deployment of 20 ADUS machines for a combined [redacted]. These machines were installed at 10 delivery units and 10 small P&DCs across the country and were projected to capture cost savings of $8.8 million in FYs 2018 and 2019.

This document discusses EAC OIG’s planned oversight activities for fiscal year 2021.

For our audit of the U.S. Department of Commerce's (the Department’s) collection, production, acquisition, maintenance, distribution, use, and preservation of geospatial data, our objective was to assess the Department’s progress toward compliance with the 13 covered agency responsibilities under section 759(a) of the Geospatial Data Act (Pub. L. No. 115-254, H.R. 302).We found the following: I. The Department should ensure its new geospatial data strategic plan aligns with the mission and design controls for adequate implementation. II. The Department should develop procedures to ensure compliance with its Policy on Planned Geospatial Acquisitions. III. Data harvesting issues are causing inconsistencies in Department metadata. IV. The U.S. Census Bureau should document compliance with metadata standards as part of its system of internal control for geospatial data.

In FY 2019, CIGIE continued to meet its mandated missions, and through this report, we present CIGIE’s accomplishments in FY 2019 reflecting our efforts in meeting our mandate. Together, the work of the OIG community resulted in significant improvements to the economy and efficiency of programs government-wide, with potential savings totaling approximately $40.8 billion. With the OIG community’s aggregate FY 2019 budget of approximately $2.5 billion, these potential savings represent an approximate $16 return on every dollar invested in the OIGs. In Background, we summarize the Council’s history and the Inspector General Empowerment Act of 2016, the most recent enhancement to the Inspector General Act of 1978. We also highlight some of the accomplishments of CIGIE’s standing committees in FY 2019. Then, in Strategic Plan Business Goal Accomplishments, we describe CIGIE’s accomplishments under FY 2019’s four major strategic business goals. Next, we summarize current issues of concern to CIGIE members in Key Legislation Affecting the IG Community and Shared Management and Performance Challenges. We then offer perspective on IG Community Accomplishments and provide Contact Information for CIGIE Members. Finally, we recognize the recipients of the most noteworthy 2019 Annual CIGIE Awards.

As required by the Inspector General Act of 1978 (as amended), this Semiannual Report summarizes the activities of the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General for the preceding 6-month period.