Audit of Department of Energy International Charter Flights, IG-0397

In our November 1994 report entitled, “Audit of Department of Energy International Charter Flights,” we reported that the Department had not established a systematic and costeffective process to acquire international air services. We suggested th...

Office of Inspector General

June 27, 2011
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In our November 1994 report entitled, “Audit of Department of Energy International Charter Flights,” we reported that the Department had not established a systematic and costeffective process to acquire international air services. We suggested that the Department establish written policy and procedures for acquiring international air service including clarification of the responsibilities for all interested parties. We stated that the written policy and procedures should clarify the responsibilities of the Office of Human Resources and Administration, Headquarters Procurement, and Office of Aviation Policy. In addition, in a December 20, 1994, memorandum to the Deputy Secretary we concluded that the Department ensure that international air service processes and procedures be established before any additional trips were taken. This section of the report discusses the actions Department officials have taken to respond to our November 1994 report and December 20, 1994, memorandum, and our review of the process they followed to acquire international air services for the four trade missions to India, Pakistan, China and South Africa. During the 16 trips, a variety of modes of transportation were used. Table 20 shows the method of travel used by the Secretary and her staff for each of the 16 foreign trips including the four trade missions. The Office of Aviation Operations Policy has been renamed the Office of Field Support (EH-53). The Office of Field Support is responsible for: (1) assisting the Office of the Secretary and Headquarters staff offices with travel planning and arrangements for domestic and international air travel, and (2) implementation and assurance of compliance with DOE andh
  • In our November 1994 report entitled, “Audit of Department of Energy International Charter
    Flights,” we reported that the Department had not established a systematic and costeffective
    process to acquire international air services. We suggested that the Department
    establish written policy and procedures for acquiring international air service including
    clarification of the responsibilities for all interested parties. We stated that the written
    policy and procedures should clarify the responsibilities of the Office of Human Resources
    and Administration, Headquarters Procurement, and Office of Aviation Policy. In addition,
    in a December 20, 1994, memorandum to the Deputy Secretary we concluded that the
    Department ensure that international air service processes and procedures be established
    before any additional trips were taken.
    This section of the report discusses the actions Department officials have taken to respond
    to our November 1994 report and December 20, 1994, memorandum, and our review of
    the process they followed to acquire international air services for the four trade missions to
    India, Pakistan, China and South Africa. During the 16 trips, a variety of modes of
    transportation were used. Table 20 shows the method of travel used by the Secretary and
    her staff for each of the 16 foreign trips including the four trade missions. The Office of
    Aviation Operations Policy has been renamed the Office of Field Support (EH-53). The
    Office of Field Support is responsible for: (1) assisting the Office of the Secretary and
    Headquarters staff offices with travel planning and arrangements for domestic and
    international air travel, and (2) implementation and assurance of compliance with DOE andh