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Department of Justice
Improving Transparency in the Office of Justice Programs’ Planned Use of Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Funds Authorized by the Recovery Act
In accordance with our Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 annual plan, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit to determine whether (1) the United States Capitol Police (USCP or Department) had developed a privacy program that adheres to federal standards and best practices and (2) the program safeguards assisted the Department in protecting stakeholder information from potential disclosure, specifically those of Congressional members and their staff. Our scope included the Department's privacy program(s) in effect as of October l, 2008.
The FY 2007 Financial Statement Audit disclosed a lack of controls with regard to the accuracy of United States Capitol Police (USCP or Department) processing of travel vouchers. Thus, in accordance with our FY 2009 Annual Plan, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review of USCP travel vouchers. Our objective was to determine if the Department complied with USCP guidance and/or applicable Government travel regulations. Our scope included travel vouchers processed during FY 2007 through March 31. 2008.
