Federal Reports

The importance of data protection and privacy within the Federal government and commercial enterprises is constantly increasing and requires continuous attention. The challenges will be even greater in the future as the potential use of new technologies (e.g., cloud computing, more prolific use of wireless mobile computing devices) and changes to business processes and work arrangements (e.g., increased focus on telework) will create new risks to be managed. There is also a general increasing concern among individuals about the use and privacy of their personal information controlled by Federal agencies. For any entity handling personally identifiable information (PII), the effort to sustain an effective and defensible privacy program that meets the public’s expectations and applicable legal requirements can be a substantial task.

EAC OIG, through the independent public accounting firm of Clifton Gunderson LLP, audited $26.8 million in funds received by the Utah Office of Lieutenant Governor under the Help America Vote Act. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the Office of Lieutenant Governor (1) used payments authorized by Sections 101, 102, and 251 of HAVA in accordance with HAVA and applicable requirements; (2) accurately and properly accounted for property purchased with HAVA payments and for program income; and (3) met HAVA requirements for Section 251 funds for an election fund and for a matching contribution.

As part of our annual inspection plan, we initiated a review of the fire protection systems at the Raccoon Mountain Pumped-Storage Plant. In meeting with plant personnel, we were informed that in July 2010, Marsh Risk Consulting issued a report which included a number of recommendations for the plant to improve fire protection at the site. Based upon this, we decided to perform a walkdown of the site and a limited review of testing/inspection documentation for a sample of the fixed fire protection systems at the site.We noted no issues during our walkdown of the facility. However, we did note one deficiency with the testing/inspection of one of the fixed fire protection systems at the site, which was communicated to plant management. Despite the one identified deficiency, we determined that no further work in this area is warranted by our office at this time.

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