December 13, 2006

Management Challenges at the Department of Energy

On an annual basis, the Office of Inspector General identifies what it considers to be the no st signilicant management challenges Facing the Departllleiit of Energy. Now required as part of the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, this effort includes an assessment of the agency's progress in addressing previously identified challenges and an evaluation of emerging issues facing the Department. Our conclusions are based on the results of current Office of Inspector General audits, inspections and investigations.