In February 2017, ICE consolidated its multiple training programs into a centralized training program. OIG recommended this because it would make training effective and efficient. However, in August 2017, officials proposed that ICE revert to a decentralized training model. "The rationale outlined … Read more about In 2017, ICE Centralizes Training, Then Decentralizes Training, OIG Says That’s A Mistake
Hurricane Sandy Claims Overdue, and Not Following Procedure Resulting in Unsupported Additional Payments and Excessive Costs
After Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, National Flood Insurance Program policyholders filed 144,540 claims and were paid a total of $8.2 billion for their losses. Then, in 2015, FEMA faced heavy scrutiny for underpaying claims. So, begain reviewing all Sandy Claims. FEMA Mailed "approximately … Read more about Hurricane Sandy Claims Overdue, and Not Following Procedure Resulting in Unsupported Additional Payments and Excessive Costs
FISMA 2017: DOT’s Information Security Posture Is Still Not Effective
The DOT had 464 information technology systems, costing $3.5 billion per year – that awards, disburses, and manages about $99 billion in federal funds. Inspectors General require that each agency goes under a FISMA audit each year – FISMA standing for the he Federal Information Security Management … Read more about FISMA 2017: DOT’s Information Security Posture Is Still Not Effective
Lack of Data, Evaluations, and Public Reporting Strains Usefulness of $100 Billion Medicaid Demonstration Projects
GAO issued a report examining the evaluation and usefulness of Medicaid demonstration programs. Health and Human Services (HHS) has the authority to allow for states to test new ideas on how to administer Medicaid services. The purpose is to allow states to try new ideas, evaluate them, and use … Read more about Lack of Data, Evaluations, and Public Reporting Strains Usefulness of $100 Billion Medicaid Demonstration Projects
Report on US Forest Service Budget Process Deficiencies Found Unused Funds From 1999
The U.S. Forest Service is an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that manages 193 million acres of forest and grassland, conducts research, and works with non-federal partners to manage, protect, and develop forest land in nonfederal ownership. The Forest Service has an … Read more about Report on US Forest Service Budget Process Deficiencies Found Unused Funds From 1999
Congress Continues to Fund BEACH Act Despite EPA’s Recommendation
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted this evaluation to determine how grants under the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act of 2000 (BEACH Act) assist states, territories and tribes in monitoring water quality of coastal … Read more about Congress Continues to Fund BEACH Act Despite EPA’s Recommendation
Obligations of Overseas Contingency Operations Funding for Operation and Maintenance Base Requirements
According to GAO, "Since September 2001, Congress has appropriated approximately $1.7 trillion to DOD to fund OCO." In 2016, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 authorized $9.1 billion of OCO appropriations. This report describes how DOD obligated those funds. … Read more about Obligations of Overseas Contingency Operations Funding for Operation and Maintenance Base Requirements
FHWA Lacks Detailed Guidance on Infrastructure Resilience for Emergency Relief Projects and a Process To Track Related Improvements
"The Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief Program (ERP) provides funds for the repair and reconstruction of highways and roads that have sustained serious damage from catastrophic failures or natural disasters, including extreme weather events." Since 2012, Congress has … Read more about FHWA Lacks Detailed Guidance on Infrastructure Resilience for Emergency Relief Projects and a Process To Track Related Improvements