Federal Reports

This Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the activities of our office for the 6-month period

This report summarizes the oversight work performed by EAC OIG during the 6-month period ended March 31, 2011.

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.