Open Recommendations

Implement a more effective baseline configuration process to ensure network devices are running authorized software that is configured to approved baselines and free of vulnerabilities.

Improve vulnerability management processes to ensure all vulnerabilities are identified and plans of action and milestones are created for vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated by VA deadlines.

Implement a more effective baseline configuration process to ensure network devices are running authorized software that is configured to approved baselines and free of vulnerabilities.

Confirm with the New Hampshire Disability Determination Service that the actions taken to resolve the 2023 findings will address the 2024 findings.

Rec. 1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Director, Defense Health Agency, reassess and revise the state prevailing rate methodology within
the TRICARE guidance to ensure the development of reasonable state
prevailing rates.

Rec. 1.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Director, Defense Health Agency, develop and issue guidance to require Health Care Fraud Resolution, or another appropriate office, to review the developed state prevailing rates for reasonableness and consistency on an annual basis.

Rec. 1.c: The DoD OIG recommended that the Director, Defense Health Agency, develop and implement an oversight mechanism to ensure that the TRICARE East and West Region contractors take timely and appropriate action to ensure the reasonableness of the new reimbursement rates in accordance with TRICARE Reimbursement Manual, Chapter 1, Addendum E, "Controls for Excessive Charges For Professional Services, And Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, And Supplies/Parenteral And Enteral Nutrition (DMEPOS/PEN) Services Without Established Rates."

Rec. 1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) develop and implement procedures to: discontinue the reclassification of trainees enlisted under category IV eligibility for the Future Soldier Preparatory Course.

Rec. 1.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) develop and implement procedures to establish In-Service Testing Program standards for all Service members before beginning basic training that are at least as stringent as Enlistment Testing Program standards.

Rec. 1.c: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) develop and implement procedures to ensure that the Future Soldier Preparatory Course meets all In-Service Testing Requirements.

Rec. 1.d: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) develop and implement procedures to ensure that the applicants entering the Academic Skills Development Program meet the requirement that they not require English language training.

Rec. 1.e: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) develop and implement procedures to ensure higher level oversight of program standards through designating the responsibility of Academic Skills Development Program information management to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs).

USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.

USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.

USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.

USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.

USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.

USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.

USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.

USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.

USDA OIG has determined that this recommendation contains sensitive information and will not be publicly released due to privacy concerns.

Verify that Yozmot Atid corrects the two instances of material internal control deficiencies detailed on pages 22-24 of the audit report

Verify that Yozmot Atid corrects the four instances of material noncompliance detailed on pages 30-37 of the audit report

(U) Rec. A.1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Commander of the 5th Air Force direct the Commander of the 374th Airlift Wing to develop and implement a plan for storing hazardous waste in accordance with U.S. Forces Japan guidance when the existing hazardous waste storage facility is full.

(U) Rec. A.1.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Commander of the 5th Air Force direct the Commanders of the 35th Fighter Wing and the 18th Wing to determine whether the Commands have procedures in place for personnel to follow when the existing hazardous waste storage areas are full. If procedures do not exist, direct the Commanders to develop and implement procedures for storing hazardous waste in accordance with U.S. Forces Japan guidance.