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The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

This report summarizes the oversight work performed by EAC OIG during the 6-month period ended March 31, 2013.

SIGTARP's Quarterly Report to Congress

The Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act (PAEA) introduced a price cap on market dominant products. Under the PAEA, price increases for each class of market dominant mail is limited by the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This paper, conducted in collaboration with Christensen Associates, looks at the current CPI cap plus two alternative caps that may work better with declining volumes.

The United States Capitol Police (USCP or Department) Canine Explosive Detection and Conventional and Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Detection (PBIED) teams contribute to the Department's strategic goal of preventing, detecting, and deterring criminal and terrorist activity from reaching their intended target with improvised explosive devices.  As a result of an anonymous allegation, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a performance audit of the Department's Canine (K-9) Program. The objectives of the performance audit were to determine if USCP's K-9 Unit (1) established adequate internal controls and processes for ensuring the integrity of the K-9 Program and (2) complied with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance pertaining to management and operation of the K-9 Program. Our scope included controls, processes, and operations during fiscal years (FYs) 2010, 2011, and 2012.

This paper gives readers an overview of the major issues faced by the Postal Service, and the short- and long-term options under discussion to help the Postal Service recover. First, the document identifies Levers of Action the Postal Service could take to help cut costs and generate additional revenue. Next, the document outlines the struggles the Postal Service faces as a result of its lack of Mission Clarity.

In 1963 the Post Office Department introduced the Zone Improvement Plan (ZIP) Code as a means to allow mail sorting methods to become faster and eventually be automated, but the innovation also created unimagined socio-economic benefits as an organizing and enabling device. The ZIP Code is a support structure used by a variety of industries, including the insurance and real estate industries, and also fosters community and identity representation. These enormous societal benefits are obtained through the initial creation of the ZIP Code and the Postal Service’s maintenance and updates to this asset. This paper examines further enhancements to strengthen the ZIP Code for the digital age.

The review procedures were designed to emphasize project coordinator actions relating to the administering and monitoring of grants

Highlights older grants with unused balances and limited activity

ARC administered grants with limited activity, expired end dates and potential for closing.

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In the last six months we prepared reports on efficient computing technologies, implementing the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act, and the Library of Congress fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements. During this period, investigations focused on stalking; theft of Copyright deposits; misuse, attempted removal, and control of government computers; an illegal lottery; and employee threats and disruption of government business. We also assisted outside law enforcement organizations in various investigations. Finally, in the last six months, we responded to two Congressional inquiries, oversaw the audit of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency’s FY 2012 financial statements, and reviewed and commented on the FY 2012 financial statements of the Charitable Trust for the Benefit of the Library of Congress.

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

The audit objectives were to determine whether program funds were managed in accordance with the ARC and Federal grant requirements

TVA's meter testing was identified as a key internal control in the revenue recognition process after TVA moved from end-use to wholesale billing. The OIG audited the adequacy of TVA's process for testing meters owned and read by TVA. The audit included (1) evaluating whether TVA meter testing policies and procedures met or exceeded identified industry standards, (2) verifying TVA tested the meters within the applicable time limits, in compliance with TVA meter testing policies and procedures, and (3) determining if TVA had procedures in place to identify all meters used to capture data for wholesale billing.In summary, we determined TVA meter testing complied with TVA policies and procedures regarding timeliness and met identified industry standards. However, we noted areas for improvement in TVA's meter testing processes, including (1) verification of meter constants, (2) reconciliation of meter information in TVA systems, and (3) consistency among testing documentation.We recommended TVA (1) formalize its policy for testing and/or documenting meter constants as part of preventative maintenance; (2) develop a procedure for reconciling meter information included in the Maximo, Itron Enterprise Edition, and Lodestar systems; and (3) develop guidelines for acceptable documentation of meter tests, including information, review, and maintenance requirements. TVA management concurred with our recommendations and is taking or has taken action to address these issues.

Purchase Card Program