http://oig.nsa.gov National Security Agency Inspector General Reports RSS Feed en-us Thu, 30 May 2024 12:28:00 GMT Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:03:20 GMT http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3790883/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-october-2023-to-31-march-2024/ The SAR covers the period from 1 October 2023 – 31 March 2024 and reflects the NSA OIG's work during that reporting period. The OIG made recommendations that we believe will be impactful in improving the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of this critical Agency's operations. Congress received the SAR on 17 May 2024 in accordance with the IG Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. Ch 4).<br /> Thu, 30 May 2024 12:28:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3790883/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-october-2023-to-31-march-2024/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3609957/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-april-2023-to-30-september-2023/ The SAR covers the period from 1 April 2023 – 30 September 2023 and reflects the NSA OIG's work during that reporting period. The OIG made 304 recommendations that we believe will be impactful in improving the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of this critical Agency's operations. Congress received the SAR on 30 November 2023 in accordance with the IG Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S.C. Ch 4).<br /> Thu, 07 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3609957/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-april-2023-to-30-september-2023/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3429192/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-october-2022-to-31-march-2023/ The SAR covers the period from 1 October 2022 – 31 March 2023, and reflects what the NSA OIG could release publicly about its work for that SAR Report Cover reporting period. The OIG made seven recommendations that we believe will be impactful in improving the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of this critical Agency's operations. The Director of the NSA and Congress previously received the classified version of the SAR in accordance with the IG Act.<br /> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:28:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3429192/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-october-2022-to-31-march-2023/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3290533/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-april-2022-30-september-2022/ The unclassified version of the SAR covers the period from 1 April 2022 – 30 September 2022, and reflects what the NSA OIG could release publicly about its work for that SAR Report Cover reporting period. The OIG made 327 recommendations that we believe will be impactful in improving the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of this critical Agency's operations. The Director of the NSA and Congress previously received the classified version of the SAR in accordance with the IG Act.<br /> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 14:41:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3290533/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-april-2022-30-september-2022/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3092840/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-october-2021-31-march-2022/ The unclassified version of the SAR covers the period from 1 October 2021 – 31 March 2022, and reflects what the NSA OIG could release publicly about its work for that SAR Report Cover reporting period. The OIG made 171 recommendations that we believe will be impactful in improving the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of this critical Agency's operations. The Director of the NSA and Congress previously received the classified version of the SAR in accordance with the IG Act.<br /> Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:46:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3092840/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-october-2021-31-march-2022/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3044737/audit-of-the-implementation-of-the-coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security/ The audit found the agency had significant issues implementing the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The agency did not sufficiently review CARES invoices due to changing guidelines, reduced contract oversight staffing during the pandemic, overreliance on contractor-provided information, and the lack of clear and comprehensive Contracting Officer Representative (COR) oversight procedures for CARES invoices. As a result, the OIG questioned more than $16.4 million, or 40 percent of the sampled CARES invoice charges. As of June 8, 2021, NSA reported $917 million in CARES invoices.<br /> Thu, 26 May 2022 14:04:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/3044737/audit-of-the-implementation-of-the-coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2917493/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-april-2021-30-september-2021/ The unclassified version of the SAR covers the period from April 1, 2021 through September 31, 2021, and reflects what the NSA OIG could release publicly about its work for that SAR Report Cover reporting period. The OIG made 469 recommendations that we believe will be impactful in improving the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of this critical Agency's operations. The Director of the NSA and Congress previously received the classified version of the SAR in accordance with the IG Act.<br /> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2917493/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-april-2021-30-september-2021/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2816279/audit-of-cost-reimbursement-contracts/ The OIG’s Audit of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts revealed several deficiencies that had the potential to impact the agency’s ability to determine whether cost-reimbursement contract costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable through the performance of due diligence regarding invoice review. The OIG found ineffective and inefficient processes by the Contracting Officer Representatives and non-compliance with contract clauses and insufficient billing documentation. The OIG questioned approximately $227 million in labor charges and more than $226,000 in travel charges. <br /> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:15:49 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2816279/audit-of-cost-reimbursement-contracts/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2816267/audit-of-the-agencys-parking-and-transportation-initiatives/ The Audit of the Agency’s Parking and Transportation Initiatives found that the NSA Washington (NSAW) had not identified parking as a priority at its Fort Meade, Md., location and failed to implement solutions to minimize an ongoing parking shortage. The report recounted how, for decades, NSAW employees have expressed concerns about parking. Nevertheless, the OIG found that the agency’s parking and transportation initiatives lacked sufficient goals, plans, and strategies, and that those initiatives had basic internal control deficiencies such as the lack of a consistent process for developing, approving, and implementing initiatives. This resulted in projects being demolished, inoperable, or only partially implemented, limiting or eliminating their value to the agency and negatively affecting employee morale. <br /> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:07:58 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2816267/audit-of-the-agencys-parking-and-transportation-initiatives/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2693534/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-october-2020-31-march-2021/ The unclassified version of the SAR covers the period from October 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021, and reflects what the NSA OIG could release publicly about its work for that reporting period. The OIG issued 16 oversight products during the period, making 256 recommendations that we believe will be impactful in improving the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of this critical Agency's operations. NSA's management agreed with all OIG recommendations that were made during the reporting period. The Director of the NSA and Congress previously received the classified version of the SAR in accordance with the IG Act.<br /> Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:01:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2693534/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-october-2020-31-march-2021/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2653020/audit-of-national-security-agencys-facilities-and-logistics-service-contract/ National Security Agency (NSA) Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today the release of an unclassified version of the Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) Audit of the Agency’s Facilities and Logistics Service Contract. The OIG identified concerns with respect to controls and oversight of the more than $400 million contract. Specifically, the OIG found that the NSA did not have sufficient controls in place to ensure proper award and administration of the FY2016 contract, which was issued in 2015 for a five-year period of performance. The Agency did not properly prepare for the contract award and did not document the contract file sufficiently to support the sole-source award to an Alaska Native Corporation and participant in the Small Business Administration (SBA) 8(a) program. In addition, the NSA modified the contract by adding over $35 million in property services that were not a part of the original contract requirements. Moreover, the OIG found the Agency did not have sufficient guidance and procedures in place to manage hybrid contract funding; had not evaluated the contractor’s performance; and did not have the metrics necessary to measure such performance. As a result of these findings, the OIG concluded that the NSA may have improperly awarded the contract; caused an out-of-scope modification; and could exceed the contract funding requirements before the end of the period of performance. The OIG made 13 recommendations to assist the NSA in addressing the issues identified in the report. In response and subsequent to the report’s issuance, the Agency provided planned actions that, if completed, will meet the intent of the recommendations.<br /> Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:01:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2653020/audit-of-national-security-agencys-facilities-and-logistics-service-contract/ Reports http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2529984/information-technology-company-owner-and-former-nsa-contractor-facing-federal-i/ The National Security Agency Office of the Inspector General, the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, and the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Maryland announced that a federal grand jury has indicated a NSA contractor on federal charges of submitting false claims and making false statements, in connection with the hours claimed to have been worked on a federal contract.<br /> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:47:10 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2529984/information-technology-company-owner-and-former-nsa-contractor-facing-federal-i/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2499330/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-april-2020-30-september-2020/ The unclassified version of the SAR covers the period from April 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020, and reflects what the NSA OIG could release publicly about its work for that reporting period. The OIG issued 11 oversight products during the period, making 221 recommendations to assist the Agency in addressing the findings and deficiencies identified. NSA's management agreed with all but one OIG recommendation that was made during the reporting period (and has subsequently indicated that it intends to take action sufficient to meet the intent of that recommendation as well). The Director of the NSA and Congress received the classified version of the SAR in accordance with the IG Act.<br /> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:50:03 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2499330/semiannual-report-to-congress-1-april-2020-30-september-2020/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2477280/foreign-language-training-companies-admit-to-participating-in-conspiracy-to-def/ On 19 January 2021, the National Security Agency Office of the Inspector General, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced that two providers of foreign-language services were charged with participating in a conspiracy to defraud the United States. Both providers entered into deferred prosecution agreements in which they agreed to pay a total of more than $340,000 in criminal penalties and victim compensation. <br /> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2477280/foreign-language-training-companies-admit-to-participating-in-conspiracy-to-def/ http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2463489/review-of-the-agencys-implementation-of-executive-order-13950-on-combating-race/ The National Security Agency Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released the unclassified report on its review of the Agency’s Implementation of Executive Order 13950 on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping.<br /> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:45:45 GMT DoD News http://oig.nsa.gov/reports/Article/2463489/review-of-the-agencys-implementation-of-executive-order-13950-on-combating-race/