Federal Reports

The Office of the Inspector General conducted an evaluation of Materials and Transportation Management (M&TM) to identify strengths and risks that could impact M&TM's organizational effectiveness. Our evaluation identified strengths within M&TM related to (1) employee teamwork, (2) customer service, and (3) management's support of employees. However, we identified issues that, if left unresolved, could increase the risk that M&TM will be unable to effectively meet its objective in the future. These issues include (1) 3 managers' behaviors and teamwork at 1 location, (2) process inefficiencies in completing purchase requisitions and inventory review processes, (3) the warehouse layout at 1 nuclear site, (4) communication concerns, (5) incomplete performance management documentation, and (6) cross-functional risks between M&TM, Sourcing, and the plants.

The objective of this evaluation was to determine whether the organization’s financial management system and record keeping complies with federal requirements. The evaluation was conducted in accordance with the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency's Quality Standards for Inspections and Evaluations, as applicable, and concluded that Art 21 did not fully comply with financial management system and record keeping requirements. Art 21 did not have NEA grant awards separately identified in its financial system; Federal Financial Reports were not accurately completed; cost allocation methods were not documented; personnel activity reports were not maintained; policies and procedures on suspension and debarment were not documented; and a Section 504 Self-evaluation was not documented.

Continued CSB management attention on human resources should help CSB maximize its limited funding.

SIGTARP's Quarterly Report to Congress