In an earlier report this year, GAO identified that the Department of Energy lacks resources to carry out proposed plans, including the necessary resources for DOE's nuclear modernization programs and … READ MORE
Department of Energy
Department of Energy Lacks Resources to Carry Out Proposed Plans
There are many challenges facing the Department of Energy (DOE), including nuclear modernization, environmental cleanup, and improving contract management. More specifically, DOE has underestimated the costs to fix these problems. … READ MORE
DOE OIG: The Department of Energy’s Management of Electronic Mail Records
The Office of Inspector General's Follow-up Audit on Retention and Management of the Department of Energy's Electronic Records determined that the Department was not effectively managing its Federal email records. … READ MORE
DOE OIG: The Department of Energy’s Loan Guarantee to Solyndra, Inc.
This Special Report outlines the results of a 4-year investigation into concerns that Solyndra, Inc., (Solyndra) may have provided the Department of Energy with false and misleading information during the … READ MORE
DOE OIG: Allegations Related to the Energy Information Administration’s Reporting Process
The Energy Information Administration (EIA), created as part of the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977, is the Department's statistical and analytical component. EIA is responsible for collecting, analyzing, … READ MORE
DOE OIG: DOE Loan Programs: Current Estimated Net Costs Include $2.2 Billion in Credit Subsidy, Plus Administrative Expenses
The Department of Energy’s (DOE) loan programs portfolio consists of 34 loans and loan guarantees totaling about $28 billion in support of 30 projects in a diverse array of … READ MORE
DOE OIG: Incurred Cost Audit Coverage of Non-Management and Operating Contractor
Although the Department of Energy (Department) has generally committed to improving contract management, over the past several years OIG has identified a significant gap in audit coverage of non-Management … READ MORE
DOE OIG: The Department of Energy’s Management of High-Risk Excess Facilities
OIG's review found weaknesses in the Department's effort to address the risks associated with its inventory of contaminated facilities. Specifically, OIG's review found that a definitive transfer schedule for … READ MORE