Open Recommendations

Evaluate existing electronic devices used for inmate screening to identify whether they are functioning as intended, and, if necessary, implement any needed adjustments or upgrades.

Determine how to measure the impact of recruitment efforts related to individuals who identiy as Hispanic or Latino.

Implement a process to measure the impact of recruitment efforts related to individuals who identify as Hispanic or Latino.

Ensure the chief of supply chain services conducts and documents quarterly physical inventory memoranda of “A” classified items in accordance with Veterans Health Administration’s Directive 1761, Supply Chain Management Operations.

Perform identified needed repairs to chiller #1

Fully assess the operational condition of the chiller plant and establish a replacement plan as warranted.

Develop a plan to address and possibly replace the old and dirty air ducts. If duct replacement is not an option, develop a comprehensive cleaning schedule to address this concern.

Update or prepare schematics to reflect the current locations of all ventilation and air cleaning components.

Develop and implement a comprehensive renovation plan for the ventilation and air cleaning system at the GPO Central Complex in accordance with the pending building utilization plan.

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Rec. B.1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology) implement controls sufficient to ensure that contracting officials are following Federal and DoD requirements related to administration and management of cost-plus-award-fee contracts.

Rec. B.1.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development, and Acquisition) implement controls sufficient to ensure that contracting officials are following Federal and DoD requirements related to administration and management of cost-plus-award-fee contracts.

Rec. C.1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Defense Pricing and Contracting Principal Director, in coordination with the Military Departments and Defense agencies, establish and implement a solution to accurately capture all relevant cost-plus-award-fee data.

Rec. C.1.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Defense Pricing and Contracting Principal Director, in coordination with the Military Departments and Defense agencies, evaluate the effectiveness of the award fees paid.

1. We recommend that the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office direct the Chief Administrative Officer to strengthen controls to ensure that human resource officials identify examiner appointments to positions requiring financial disclosure and notify ELPO in a timely manner.

2. We recommend that the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office direct the Chief Administrative Officer to implement processes to ensure that all examiners with filing obligations are captured in the FD Online system and examiners submit DFDRs as required.

4. We recommend that the Department's General Counsel direct the Chief of the Ethics Law and Programs Office to ensure ELPO leverages subject-matter expertise from USPTO to carry out reviews of CFDRs that comply with regulations and internal policies.

7. We recommend that the Department's General Counsel direct the Chief of the Ethics Law and Programs Office to ensure patent examiners receive clear and accurate guidance in response to CFDR filings and specific requests.