Open Recommendations

We recommend that USAID/Kenya and East Africa verify that Centre for Health Solutions corrects one instance of material noncompliance detailed on page 39 of the audit report.

Verify that Tsofen High Technology Centers corrects the material weaknesses in internal control detailed on pages 21 and 22 of the audit report.

Verify that Tsofen High Technology Centers corrects the three instances of material noncompliance detailed on pages 25 to 29 of the audit report.

Discontinue supporting events that do not directly support the Postal Inspection Service's mission, reassess the allocation of personnel, and provide oversight of divisions' use of resources

update the strategic plan to ensure that all strategic goals have measurable key performance indicators.

Update instructions for developing performance measures and instruct preparers to revise key performance indicators, metrics, and division objectives to be specific, measurable, actionable, reasonable, and timely.

revise the high-security collection box and high-security electronic locks installation performance measures to
include metrics within Postal Inspection Service's control.

Establish internal controls to obtain periodic updates prior to the end of the quarter to ensure required quarterly and annual goals are met.

Promptly resolve instances where non-federal employees are performing prohibited
supervisory functions, such as conducting an employee’s annual performance rating,
engaging in performance-based or adverse action procedures, or rewarding employees.

Promptly update existing and/or implement new human capital management policies
and procedures that comply with the Office of Personnel Management’s hiring guidance
by ensuring non-federal employees do not perform supervisory functions.

Verify that International Youth Foundation corrects the instance of material noncompliance detailed on page 18 of the audit report.

Rec. 1.a: The DoD OIG recommend that the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Procurement reevaluate the contract actions with up to $828.5 million in unsupported costs, identified in Appendix B, to determine whether the price associated with the Ukraine security assistance was fair and reasonable and, based on the results of the review, take the necessary steps to recover any awarded cost that is more than the fair and reasonable price.

Rec. 2.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Procurement Reevaluate the contract actions with up to $18.4 million in unsupported costs identified in the contract actions, listed in Appendix B, to determine whether the price associated with the Ukraine security assistance was fair and reasonable and, based on the results of the review, take the necessary steps to recover any awarded cost that is more than the fair and reasonable price.

Rec. 2.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Procurement Issue a memorandum to remind Navy contracting officers of Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 4.803, "Contents of Contract Files," and Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 15.403, "Obtaining Certified Cost or Pricing Data," requirements to obtain all certified cost or pricing data to determine fair and reasonable prices and ensure that all data used to determine fair and reasonable prices are maintained as part of the contract file.

Rec. 3.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Reevaluate the contract action with up to $0.7 million in unsupported costs, identified in Appendix B, to determine whether the price associated with the Ukraine security assistance was fair and reasonable and, based on the results of the review, take the necessary steps to recover any awarded cost that is more than the fair and reasonable price.

Rec. 3.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics issue a memorandum to remind Air Force contracting officers of Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 4.803, "Contents of Contract Files," and Federal Acquisition Regulation subpart 15.403, "Obtaining Certified Cost or Pricing Data," requirements to obtain all certified cost or pricing data to determine fair and reasonable prices and ensure that all data used to determine fair and reasonable prices are maintained as part of the contract file.

We recommend the OFO San Diego Field Office Director, CBP, in coordination with partner agencies, regularly and continuously refine current strategies and identify new strategies to manage delays in detainee transfers to partners to meet time in custody standards at Calexico West POE.

Review and pay claimants the underpayments we identified, as applicable.

Add controls to ensure employees properly notify claimants when disability claims are denied and manual notifications are required.

Add controls to ensure employees complete all mandatory claim development prior to denying disability claims.

The principal executive director of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction considers whether any additional training or other measures are necessary with respect to reporting the wrongdoing of a supervisor and the acceptance of free meals and drinks by VA employees during the February 2023 site visit.

The principal executive director of the Office of Acquisition, Logistics, and Construction determines whether any additional guidance, training, or oversight is needed with respect to ensuring VA employees do not improperly solicit sponsorships for VA events that do not primarily benefit veterans.

VA’s designated agency ethics official determines whether any additional steps need to be taken in connection with Ms. Dawson’s 2023 public financial disclosure based on the findings of this report.

Facility leaders identify barriers to providers completing toxic exposure screenings and implement actions to ensure providers complete screenings within 30 days of initiation.

Resume conducting firsthand investigations, in accordance with Title 44 section 1909, paragraph 2.