Nanoscale Materials Safety at the Department's Laboratories
The National Nanotechnology Initiative was established as a multi-agency research and
development program in 200 1. As a part of the Initiative, the Department of Energy
(Energy) is in the process of constructing Nanoscale Science Research Centers at six
national laboratories. In addition to funding the construction and operation of these
facilities, the Department funds nanotechnology projects at six other national
laboratories.
development program in 200 1. As a part of the Initiative, the Department of Energy
(Energy) is in the process of constructing Nanoscale Science Research Centers at six
national laboratories. In addition to funding the construction and operation of these
facilities, the Department funds nanotechnology projects at six other national
laboratories.
Unauthorized Weapon Discharge and Related Security Policies and Procedures at Sandia National Laboratory-New Mexico
The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Sandia National Laboratory- New Mexico (Sandia) is involved in a variety of research and development programs to enhance national security through technology. Sandia’s primary mission is to implement the Nation’s nuclear weapons policies through research, development, and testing related to nuclear weapons. Sandia is administered by the National
Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and is operated for NNSA by Sandia Corporation, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and is operated for NNSA by Sandia Corporation, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
Analysis of Open Office of Inspector General Recommendations
Analysis of Open Office of Inspector General RecommendationsIn December 2007, Congressman Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform, requested that the Office of Inspector Gencral
examine information related to recommendations issued after January 1,200 1, that had
not been implemented by the Departtilent. This was part of a governrnent-wide effort. In
response, we tnitiatcd a review to collect the relevant data pertaining to open
recommendations Issued between January 1, 2001. and September 30,2007. Our
objcctivc was to provide a broader analysts of the Department's audit resolution and
follow-up process
Oversight and Government Reform, requested that the Office of Inspector Gencral
examine information related to recommendations issued after January 1,200 1, that had
not been implemented by the Departtilent. This was part of a governrnent-wide effort. In
response, we tnitiatcd a review to collect the relevant data pertaining to open
recommendations Issued between January 1, 2001. and September 30,2007. Our
objcctivc was to provide a broader analysts of the Department's audit resolution and
follow-up process
In December 2007, Congressman Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the Committee on
Oversight and Government Reform, requested that the Office of Inspector General
examine information related to recommendations issued after January 1, 200 1, that had
not been implemented by the Department. This was part of a government-wide effort. In
response, we initiated a review to collect the relevant data pertaining to open
recommendations issued between January 1, 200 1, and September 30, 2007. Our
objcctivc was to provide a broader analysis of the Department's audit resolution and
follow-up proccss.
Oversight and Government Reform, requested that the Office of Inspector General
examine information related to recommendations issued after January 1, 200 1, that had
not been implemented by the Department. This was part of a government-wide effort. In
response, we initiated a review to collect the relevant data pertaining to open
recommendations issued between January 1, 200 1, and September 30, 2007. Our
objcctivc was to provide a broader analysis of the Department's audit resolution and
follow-up proccss.
In December 2007, Congressman Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, requested that the Office of Inspector General examine information related to recommendations issued after January 1, 200 1, that had not be...
Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act
Information Technology Management Letter on the Audit of the Department of Energy's Consolidated Balance Sheet for Fiscal Year 2007