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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of the Interior OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of the Interior OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of the Interior
Components
National Park Service
Report Number
2020-CR-066
Report Description

We found that the NPS was unable to effectively identify and manage its deferred maintenance due to inaccurate and unreliable data.

Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
8
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

This report has 7 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
2020-CR-066-01 No $0 $0

We recommend that the NPS develop and implement policies and procedures that define the circumstances and timeframe in which to enter work orders into its maintenance software system (e.g., the Facility Management Software System).

2020-CR-066-02 No $0 $0

We recommend that the NPS update current policies and procedures to clarify when to classify existing work orders as deferred maintenance in its maintenance software system (e.g., the Facility Management Software System).

2020-CR-066-03 No $0 $0

We recommend that the NPS identify and update deferred maintenance data in its maintenance software system (e.g., the Facility Management Software System) to ensure all data are accurate and complete.

2020-CR-066-04 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that the NPS develop and implement a monitoring mechanism for deferred maintenance data in its maintenance software system (e.g., the Facility Management Software System) to routinely verify that deferred maintenance data are accurate and complete. This monitoring mechanism should define the roles and responsibilities for each facility management level.

2020-CR-066-05 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that the NPS develop and implement policies and procedures that provide guidance for appropriately estimating the cost of maintenance projects.

2020-CR-066-06 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that the NPS include accurate estimates for all existing and future work orders based on the guidance developed under Recommendation 5.

2020-CR-066-07 No $0 $0

We recommend that the NPS verify that existing Health, Life, and Safety work orders address the original hazard, are completed, and are closed.

Department of the Interior OIG

United States