Federal Reports

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) contracted with Crowe LLP under contract/order number 31310023A0002 to conduct an identification and assessment of risks related to the oversight performed by the NRC on the decommissioning trust funds (DTF) used by licensees during the decommissioning of nuclear reactor sites. The project’s scope was to conduct a qualitative and quantitative risk assessment of the areas identified in collaboration with the OIG and other stakeholders.The focus of our review was on the decommissioning process and trust funds related to nuclear power reactor sites. As of September 5, 2023, the NRC had responsibility for twenty-three (23) power reactor sites that were either currently undergoing decommissioning or had permanently ceased operations. The scope of our analysis was the risks associated with the DTF expenses and the specific areas for which the NRC OIG has oversight.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the Federal Election Commission (FEC) engaged Brown & Company CPAs and Management Consultants, PLLC (brown & Company) to conduct a performance audit of the FEC’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility (DEIA) Programs as of September 30, 2023.Objectives:1. To assess FEC’s EEO compliance with statutory requirements, applicable EEOC and OPM guidance, best practices, as well as applicable agency policies and procedures. 2. To analyze FEC’s implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts related to the workforce in order to identify strengths and/or barriers including equal opportunity for minorities and women to obtain senior management positions, and increase racial, ethnic, and gender diversity in the workforce.

This report presents the results of our audit of PRC Strategic Objectives: Year One ofFive-Year Plan.