Open Recommendations

Based on the results of the evaluation performed for recommendation number 43, take action to utilize each space in their respective best and highest use in a cost-effective manner.

Collect data showing where National Product Testing and Evaluation Center staff spend their time, lab versus office space, and analyze how space is actually used to determine if the current space allocation best meets CPSC needs.

Based on reported results in recommendation number 45, adopt strategies to promote the efficient utilization of space at National Product Testing and Evaluation Center at an economical cost to the government.

Develop and implement formal guidance for conducting technical evaluations and hands-on inspections to ensure that awards are consistent and comply with solicitation requirements.

The Commissioner, TE/GE Division, should share this report and recommendation with the Department of the Treasury Office of Tax Policy to consider a legislative proposal to amend I.R.C. § 501 and any other required provisions of law to clearly and specifically define community benefit, including the level of services and activities that are sufficient to meet the community benefit standard in the current industry.

The Commissioner, TE/GE Division, should update processes to ensure the proper identification and review of all tax-exempt hospitals subject to a CBAR.

The Commissioner, TE/GE Division, should share this report and recommendation with the Department of the Treasury Office of Tax Policy to consider a legislative proposal to amend I.R.C. § 501 and any other required provisions of law to establish baseline criteria for tax-exempt hospital FAP eligibility.

The Commissioner, TE/GE Division, should update guidance to include reasons for excluding dual status governmental unit and certain church-affiliated hospitals from the CBARs because they are statutorily mandated.

Revise Tennessee Valley Authority’s Tech Standard, Authentication - Multifactor Authentication Implementation Requirements, to include the appropriate reauthentication frequency and authorized exclusions.

Revise multi-factor authentication enforcement access policies to include all networks as required by Tennessee Valley Authority’s Tech Standard, Authentication – Multifactor Authentication Implementation Requirements.

Reconcile enterprise applications in Microsoft Entra® to validate their lifecycle and multi-factor authentication status.

Implement a process to periodically validate the lifecycle and multi-factor authentication status of enterprise applications in Microsoft Entra® with appropriate system owners and cloud administrators.

1. Confirm with the California Disability Determination Service that the added internal controls will improve medical evidence of record invoice payment accuracy.

Rec. 1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet conduct a review of all inventory discrepancies the DoD OIG identified during the DoD OIG's review to determine whether an inventory variance caused the discrepancy and implement corrective actions.

Rec. 1.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet implement a Fleet Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List feedback report training plan for the division officers and maintenance and material management coordinators of the U.S. Pacific Fleet so that they submit Fleet Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List feedback reports as required to maintain an accurate Fleet Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List.

Rec. 1.c: The DoD OIG recommended that the Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet provide written reminders to the appropriate ship personnel that describe the purpose of Fleet Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List feedback reports and requirements for submitting the reports, such as in the Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet force supply officers' quarterly newsletters.

Revise Roadway Worker Protection activity codes or guidance to capture when an inspector reviews on-track safety programs or manuals in part or in full.

Train all safety inspectors and Specialists on how to accurately capture Roadway Worker Protection inspection activities using the correct Roadway Worker Protection activity codes and, when needed, descriptions of their work.

Remove Roadway Worker Protection activity and defect codes from the next version of the Track and Structures Compliance Manual.

Incorporate current Roadway Worker Protection-related activity code definitions into the system inspectors use to record inspection reports, currently the Railroad Inspection Systems for Personal Computers.

Develop and implement a process for updating the code definitions in the system inspectors use to record inspection reports, currently the Railroad Inspection Systems for Personal Computers, when Roadway Worker Protection activity and defect codes are changed.

Add instructions for planning 49 C.F.R. Part 214 work to the Universal Inspection Planning Process with Territory Inspection Plans guidance.

Use the Track and Structures Communications Hub or other FRA system to provide frequently updated Roadway Worker Protection-related data that inspectors can use to inform their oversight by identifying railroads, locations, or practices that pose higher risks to roadway workers.

Develop, document, and implement automatic data quality checks on the data warehouse that transmits data for DataHubs FRA Inspection Defect Details Report.

Develop, document, and implement quality assurance/quality controls and standardized on-demand reporting for FRAs new Secure Site.