Deficiencies in FHFA’s Travel Program from April 1, 2022, through March 31, 2023

Date Issued

Thursday, September 28, 2023

Submitting OIG

Federal Housing Finance Agency OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Federal Housing Finance Agency OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Federal Housing Finance Agency

Report Number

OIG-2023-001

Report Type

Other

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
OIG-2023-001-4	No	$0	$0
FHFA should ensure that approving officials approve travel reimbursements within five calendar days of receipt of the voucher in the Agency’s electronic travel system.
OIG-2023-001-3	No	$0	$0
FHFA should ensure that employees are aware and periodically reminded that the travel cards must be used for all official travel expenses.
OIG-2023-001-2	No	$0	$0
FHFA should ensure that employees submit travel vouchers within five working days after completing their travel.
OIG-2023-001-1	No	$0	$0
FHFA should reinforce FHFA’s Travel Policy and Federal Travel Regulation requirements to employees and approving officials through ongoing training and periodic reminders of responsibilities.