Open Recommendations

We recommend the CISA Director determine whether it is appropriate to seek repayment of improper incentive payments to ineligible employees and recover those co

We recommend the DHS Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer periodically review and monitor CISA’s Cybersecurity Retention Incentive program to ensure it meets programs goals and is in compliance with DHS policy, DHS directives, and the DHS Cybersecurity Retention Incentive Plan.

We recommend the FEMA Region 2 Administrator provide Puerto Rico with additional technical assistance and guidance for submitting detailed scopes of work related to rebuilding fully Puerto Rico’s electric power grid.

We recommend the FEMA Region 2 Administrator provide Puerto Rico with additional technical assistance and guidance for submitting detailed scopes of work related to rebuilding fully Puerto Rico’s electric power grid.

We recommend the FEMA Region 2 Administrator identify lessons learned from the Puerto Rico electrical grid rebuild and incorporate the need for improved guidance and technical assistance to grant recipients into the Agency’s policies and procedures to ensure greater accountability for future permanent projects.

The VA Secretary should ensure the Palo Alto major construction project (project number 640-424) is brought into the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework.

The VA Secretary should ensure the activities and artifacts required during the conceptual phase of the Acquisition Lifecycle Framework are completed for the Palo Alto major construction project (project number 640-424)"including a business case with cost, schedule, and performance goals approved by the Secretary.

The VA Secretary should ensure a decision event to verify the need of the acquisition is conducted for the Palo Alto major construction project (project number 640-424) and a determination is made to terminate or continue this project based on VAs strategic needs and the VA Palo Alto Health Care Systems clinical needs.

Ensure processes and guidance are in place for the director of the Office of Construction and Facilities Management to provide appropriate oversight and management over minor construction projects consistent with the authority and responsibilities described in 38 U.S.C. 312A.

Revise the Veterans Health Administration directive on minor construction projects to incorporate 38 U.S.C. 312A requirements and develop a review process for confirming compliance with the Office of Construction and Facilities Managements guidance and any applicable industry standards.

Review the Audie L. Murphy emergency department exam and fast-track rooms for compliance with applicable design and equipment standards and provide any recommendations to the executive director of the South Texas Veterans Health Care System.

Review an assessment by the Office of Construction and Facilities Management of the Audie L. Murphys emergency department for compliance with design and equipment requirements to determine what changes, if any, are necessary and take appropriate corrective action.

Verify that Our Generation Speaks corrects the instances of material noncompliance detailed on pages 22 to 26 of the audit report.

We recommend that the Grantee develop and implement formal written policies and procedures surrounding the management of Federal awards, in accordance with the Uniform Guidance.

We recommend the Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Information Technology, consistently implement the defined policies, procedures, and processes for developing and maintaining a comprehensive and accurate inventory for public-facing websites.

We recommend the Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Information Technology, implement, assess, and maintain common secure configuration settings for all information systems.

We recommend the Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Information Technology, incorporate vulnerability scanning into the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation dashboard in accordance with Binding Operational Directive 23-01, in coordination with Department of Homeland Security as necessary.

We recommend the Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Information Technology, refine the profiles periodically based on known risk exposure and residual risk, align cybersecurity profiles with risk strategy, and periodically monitor and report on progress in reaching TVA’s target profile.

We recommend the Vice President, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Information Technology, verify the data and corresponding metadata in the data inventories are subject to the monitoring processes defined within TVA’s Information Security Continuous Monitoring strategy.

The facility Director ensures staff review primary care panel sizes and capacity levels to ensure they are accurate.

Develop a formal contingency plan to mitigate service impacts during major, known disruptions in operations, such as Mardi Gras.

Develop and implement, when needed, a localized retention and succession plan to ensure leadership and operational continuity.

Take appropriate steps to bring all post offices into compliance with the Depart Post Office scan policy.

Strengthen oversight to prevent and identify split purchases.

Develop stronger purchase card controls over donated funds to prevent improper purchases.

NSF review the details of the split purchases to determine whether the violations were a
result of a lack of knowledge/misunderstanding or intentional misconduct; and that NSF
address the root cause appropriately.

(U) Rec. 1: The DoD OIG recommended that the Secretary of the Army update Army Regulation 190-45 and Army Executive Order 222-17 to require commanders to report threats of violence against civilians and non-Government facilities, or activities by Service members, dependents, or civilian employees to the Services Senior leadership though the operations center.

(U) Rec. 2: The DoD OIG recommended that the Secretary of the Navy update Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction 3100.6K and the Approved Consolidated Chief of Naval Operations and Secretary of the Navy Commanders Critical Incident Report to require commanders to report threats of violence against civilians and non-Government, or activities by Service members, dependents, or civilian employees to the Services senior leadership through the operations center.

(U) Rec. 3: The DoD OIG recommended that the Secretary of the Air Force update Air Force Manual 10-206 and the Air Force Reporting Program Matrix to require commanders to report threats of violence against civilians and non-Government, or activities by Service members, dependents, or civilian employees to the Services Senior leadership though the operations center.

(U) Rec. 4: The DoD OIG recommended that the Director, Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division review the installation law enforcement investigations that we identified that were not reported to the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division and conduct any additional investigative actions they deem appropriate.

(U) Rec. 5: The DoD OIG recommended that the Director, Naval Criminal Investigative Service review the installation law enforcement investigations that we identified that were not reported to Naval Criminal Investigative Service and conduct any additional investigative actions they deem appropriate.

(U) Rec. 6: The DoD OIG recommended that the Secretary of the Army establish procedures to ensure that installation law enforcement personnel document notifications of violent threats with Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division personnel.

(U) Rec. 7: The DoD OIG recommended that the Secretary of the Navy establish procedures to ensure that installation law enforcement personnel document notifications of violent threats with Naval Criminal Investigative Service personnel.

Document lessons learned from the APMC Chair’s decision to begin Phase C development work prior to formally passing KDP-C and establishing an ABC to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress.

Update Dragonfly’s project plan to reflect baseline commitments.

Ensure SMD maintains adequate levels of UFE to support the Dragonfly project through Phase D.

If DCMA determines that APL’s EVM data is not sufficiently reliable, ensure APL timely implements any recommendations needed to bring the EVM System into compliance.

Ensure the science community is informed of updates to the expected scope and cadence for future New Frontiers missions.

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.

(U) Rec. A.1: The DoD OIG recommended that the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Housing, in coordination with the Military Departments, provide the Military Housing Offices with guidance on addressing the technical aspects of the Change of Occupancy checklist.

(U) Rec. A.2.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment require the Military Housing Office officials to maintain documentation to support the Military Housing Offices oversight of the private partners performance.

(U) Rec. A.2.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment establish a control to verify that the Military Housing Office officials are providing the required oversight.

(U) Rec. A.2.c: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment reevaluate Military Housing Office requirements and complete a workforce study to determine the appropriate staffing levels required to perform privatized housing oversight.

(U) Rec. A.2.d: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy, and Environment require the Military Housing Offices to be properly equipped to complete all the elements of the Change of Occupancy checklist.

(U) Rec. A.3.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations, and Environment) require the Military Housing Office officials to maintain documentation to support the Military Housing Offices oversight of the private partners performance.

(U) Rec. A.3.b: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations, and Environment) establish a control to verify that the Military Housing Office officials are providing the required oversight.

(U) Rec. A.3.c: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations, and Environment) reevaluate Military Housing Office requirements and complete a workforce study to determine the appropriate staffing levels required to perform privatized housing oversight.

(U) Rec. A.3.d: The DoD OIG recommended that the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Energy, Installations, and Environment) Require the Military Housing Offices to be properly equipped to complete all the elements of the Change of Occupancy checklist.