During this semiannual reporting period, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Office of Inspector General (OIG) completed the Congressionally mandated NEA financial statement audit for fiscal year (FY) 2024, and a performance audit of the Georgia Council for the Arts. We also collaborated with the NEA on the follow-up process required by the Office of Management and Budget, leading to corrective actions on eight OIG recommendations by the NEA and awardees during this period. Additionally, we resolved all hotline complaints received during the semiannual reporting period.
I applaud the NEA and the OIG staff for continuing to press forward and effectively work together to deliver our respective missions in a high-quality manner. The value-added work that the NEA and OIG accomplished this period is due to their commitment, leadership, and effectiveness; while helping to ensure integrity, excellence, and value in the delivery of NEA’s mission.
