Federal Reports

During our evaluation of whether the National Park Service (NPS) expended philanthropic partner funds in compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations, we identified concerns regarding the agreement between the NPS and the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, a nonprofit organization. We issued this report to advise the NPS of our concerns regarding the existing agreement (which expires in October 2018) as it negotiates a new agreement with the Foundation.The Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, VA, was established in 1966 and is the only national park that exists solely for the performing arts. The Foundation was created to manage performances at the Park. The NPS has an agreement with the Foundation that establishes responsibilities for both parties in management of the Park and the performances held there.We identified four areas of concern with the agreement between the NPS and the Foundation related to financial arrangements, ethics, and exclusive use. Specifically, we found that the Foundation still receives Federal funding even though it appears to be self-sufficient, gives free tickets to the Secretary of the Interior, does not contribute to deferred maintenance needs, has exclusive use of the Park without special-use permits, and used revenue from cellular towers placed in the Park to benefit its operations.We made six recommendations for the NPS to consider as it renegotiates the agreement. Based on the NPS’ response to our draft report, we consider Recommendations 1 – 3 and 5 resolved but not implemented, and Recommendations 4 and 6 unresolved and not implemented. We will refer all recommendations to the Office of Policy, Management and Budget for tracking.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Enrollment Database (EDB) is the primary source of Medicare enrollment information for the entire population of beneficiaries who have ever received Medicare benefits. Based on CMS officials’ estimates, we calculated the daily financial impact of a nonfunctional EDB to be approximately $47 million. Our objective was to determine whether CMS implemented security controls within the EDB to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Medicare enrollee data, in accordance with Federal requirements.

In accordance with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Annual Plan, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a performance audit of the United States Capitol Police (USCP or the Department) Office of Policy and Management Systems (OPOL). The objectives of the audit were to determine if the Department (1) established adequate internal controls and processes for ensuring compliance with Department policies, and (2) complied with applicable policies and procedures, laws, regulations, and best practices. The scope of our audit included controls, processes, and operations during FY 2017 through May 2018.

In accordance with our Annual Performance Plan Fiscal Year 2018, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) assessed the United States Capitol Police (USCP or the Department) Telework and Alternative Work Schedule (AWS) programs. Our objectives were to determine if the Department had (1) sufficient Telework and AWS program guidance, (2) the ability to measure program utilization, and (3) administered the Telework and AWS programs in accordance with best practices. Our scope included calendar year 2017 through March 31, 2018.