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Safety and health assurance may be increased by standardizing the process of reviewing and approving DSAs and TSRs.

Supplement analysis to Draft DOE/EIS-0315 (canceled) on the proposed Big Sandy Energy Project in Mohave County, Arizona.

Testify on our February 2002 report entitled, “U.S. Department of Energy’s Purchase Card Programs—Lessons Learned.” Since 1998, the Office of Inspector General has conducted over 20 audits, inspections, and criminal investigations involving 12 different offices and sites in which Federal, contractor, or grantee employees were found to have misused purchase cards. Our work in this area includes the SmartPay program and other similar purchase card programs. Many of the allegations we investigated were prompted by information from the Department, contractor and grantee officials, and contractor internal auditors.

Statement of Gregory H. Friedman, Inspector General U.S. Department of Energy Subject: U.S. Department of Energy’s Purchase Card Programs—Lessons Learned

We are pleased to present the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) consolidated Fiscal Year 2002 Annual Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2003 Annual Performance Plan. This document evaluates our actual Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 performance and establishes the performance goals and strategies we will pursue in FY 2003 to fulfill our mission. As mandated by the Inspector General Act, the OIG promotes the effective, efficient, and economical operation of the Department of Energy’s programs and operations, including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). We continue to provide assistance to the Department and the Congress by identifying opportunities to improve program performance and accountability, achieve cost savings, and return hard dollars to the Federal Government. The OIG also plays an important role in assisting the Department in implementing the Government Performance and Results Act.

High-Level Waste Tank Closure

National Transmission Grid Study: The National Energy Policy Plan directed the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a study to examine the benefits of establishing a national electricity transmission grid and to identify transmission bottlenecks and measures to address them.

I am pleased to submit the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Semiannual Report to Congress. This Report summarizes significant OIG activities and accomplishments during the 6-month period ending March 31, 2002. The Report reflects our continuing commitment to focus OIG efforts on the issues and concerns most critical to you, the Administration, and the Congress. In particular, it describes OIG accomplishments in identifying the most significant management challenges facing the Department. We look forward to working with you on matters of mutual interest.

Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress, October 1, 2001 - March 31, 2002