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Election Assistance Commission
Audit of the HAVA Grants Awarded to the State of Wisconsin
EAC OIG, through the independent public accounting firm of McBride, Lock & Associates, LLC, audited $27.4 million in funds received by the State of Wisconsin under the Help America Vote Act. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the State of Wisconsin Elections Commission: 1) used funds for authorized purposes in accordance with Section 101 and Section 251 of HAVA and other applicable requirements; 2) properly accounted for and controlled property purchased with HAVA payments; and 3) used the funds in a manner consistent with the informational plans provided to EAC. The audit also determined if proper closeout procedures were followed for the CARES Act funds.
Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Justice Programs to Women of Nations, Incorporated, Saint Paul Minnesota
Investigative Summary: Finding of Misconduct by an Immigration Judge in the Executive Office for Immigration Review for Making Inappropriate, Sexually Oriented Comments to a Department Of Justice Employee During an After-hours Social Gathering
The Office of the Inspector General conducted a review of the Power Service Shop (PSS) organization to identify factors that could impact PSS’s organizational effectiveness. During our evaluation, PSS personnel commented positively on interactions within and outside of PSS and the safety environment. However, we identified issues that could negatively impact PSS’s effectiveness, if not addressed. These issues include (1) staffing challenges; (2) resource concerns related to tooling, tools, equipment, and trailers; and (3) communication with business partners. PSS is taking actions to address some of these concerns. We also identified risks to the independence of PSS’s Quality Control inspectors performing work on nuclear related components.
Our objective was to evaluate the Delivery Survey process for residential customers and small and medium businesses and to identify opportunities for improvement. We reviewed processes, contracts, and results, and interviewed Postal Service and supplier officials.
Our objective was to assess the Postal Service’s management of penalty overtime. For this audit, we analyzed nationwide penalty overtime data during fiscal years (FYs) 2020 through 2022. The data included average penalty overtime per employee and the total penalty overtime hours used. We conducted site visits at 22 judgmentally selected facilities where we held interviews to identify underlying causes that contributed to penalty overtime usage at the facilities and the Postal Service as a whole. Additionally, we interviewed headquarters personnel regarding their responsibilities, processes, and procedures on the management of penalty overtime.
The Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) fiscal year 2021 pipeline security directives, if implemented, should strengthen pipeline operators’ posture against cyber threats. TSA considered and partially addressed stakeholder feedback when drafting these two directives. However, TSA did not ensure all pipeline operators timely adhered to security requirements contained in the directives.
