Open Recommendations

Until recommendation 4 is implemented, remind PC employees of the requirement to complete all necessary actions to resolve the M2M request before clearing the Paperless records associated with M2M requests.

Engage with managers and employees who process M2M request to identify best practices or ways to further improve the M2M application.

We recommend the Vice President and Controller, Corporate Accounting, include specific training for expense approvers (managers and delegates) as a part of annual TVA One Card training or as a separate module to be completed periodically.

We recommend the Vice President and Controller, Corporate Accounting, consider creating a report in the expense management system that Expense Administration personnel can use to periodically test for split transactions.

We recommend the Vice President and Controller, Corporate Accounting, for exceptions identified during the audit, contact the approving managers and reinforce their responsibilities for ensuring TVA One Card expenses are appropriate.

We recommend the Vice President and Controller, Corporate Accounting, configure the expense management system to notify cardholders when purchases are still pending submission prior to 30 days.

Collaborate with ONDCP to determine the necessary adjustments to the CoC reporting methodology that ensures HUD reports annual numeric targets and actuals to ONDCP by the required November 1 due date.

Collaborate with ONDCP to determine the necessary adjustments to the RHP reporting methodology that ensures HUD reports numeric targets to ONDCP by the required November 1 due date.

Develop and execute a written agreement with ONDCP on the reporting methodology for the CoC annual numeric targets and actuals that would meet future reporting requirements and comply with the Strategy and timeframe for implementation.

Develop and execute a written agreement with ONDCP on the use of reporting annual numeric targets for the RHP performance measures that would meet future reporting requirements and comply with the Strategy and timeframe for implementation.

Establish and implement formal policies and procedures that include (1) the ONDCP reporting process between HUD's OCFO and CPD, (2) the process for reporting to ONDCP, (3) references to any written agreements between HUD and ONDCP, and (4) a requirement for periodic reviews of these written agreements to address any changes in administration, roles, responsibilities, reporting programs, reporting requirements, and reporting methodologies.

We recommend that USAID's Office of Acquisition and Assistance Cost, Audit and Support Division/Contract Audit Management Branch verify that Adventist Development and Relief Agency International corrects the one material weakness in internal control detailed on page 41 of the audit report.

We recommend that USGS communicate oversight procedures identified in the monitoring plan and details of substantial involvement developed in response to Recommendations 1 and 2 to the Colorado School of Mines.

We recommend that NPS develop and implement a policy that requires park units to respond to public health assessments, including planned corrective actions and interim mitigation of all level 4 and 5 deficiencies.

We recommend that NPS develop and implement a mechanism for tracking and remediating wastewater system deficiencies and public health recommendations reported in Office of Public Health assessments.

We recommend that NPS require park units to inventory all backcountry pit privies.

We recommend that NPS determine whether any backcountry pit privies qualify as large-capacity cesspools and close them as required.

We recommend that NPS develop procedures to periodically inventory backcountry pit privies and determine if they are large-capacity cesspools and should be closed.

We recommend that NPS update its policies to require park units to develop procedures for each advanced wastewater system requiring a certified wastewater operator.

The OIG recommends facility leaders improve crosswalk visibility and monitor pedestrian safety at the crosswalk between the patient parking garage and main entrance until completion.

The OIG recommends facility leaders ensure blanket warmer temperatures do not exceed 130 degrees Fahrenheit and implement a process to inform staff about proper use of the equipment.

The OIG recommends facility leaders reevaluate and improve their processes for identifying adverse events that warrant an institutional disclosure.

OIG recommends that the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources immediately formally designate and establish leadership responsibilities for the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) program, in accordance with 18 Foreign Affairs Manual 201.3, Delegations of Authority, to a position that has authority to lead, coordinate, and execute all TSCTP projects and activities within the Department of State and coordinate interagency TSCTP efforts with the United States Agency for International Development and the Department of Defense.

OIG recommends that the designated Department of State (Department) leader of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) program (as identified in Recommendation 1) coordinate with the Departments Managing for Results Strategic Planning and Performance Team, co-managed by the Bureau of Budget and Planning and the Office of Foreign Assistance, to revise the comprehensive 5-year strategy for TSCTP program efforts to include all elements required by the TSCTP Program Act of 2022; 18 Foreign Affairs Manual 301.2, Department of State Strategic Planning; and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

OIG recommends that the designated Department of State leader of the Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership (TSCTP) program (as identified in Recommendation 1) develop and implement procedures that includes completion of the Foreign Service Institutes Strategic Planning and Performance Management training course (PA315) to ensure bureaus and offices responsible for the redevelopment and future modification of the TSCTP strategy are aware of applicable Foreign Affairs Manual requirements related to strategic planning.