Inspection of Internal Controls Over Personal Computers at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Computers are used extensively in the full range of operations at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), including processing
classified national security information. LANL reported an
inventory of approximately 5,000 laptop and 30,000 desktop
computers at the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2002. Department of
Energy (DOE) and LANL property policies identify computers as
“sensitive property,” due in part to their susceptibility to theft and
potential for conversion to cash. It is an expected practice that
management controls over computers throughout the DOE complex
remain robust and consistent.der"}
classified national security information. LANL reported an
inventory of approximately 5,000 laptop and 30,000 desktop
computers at the end of Fiscal Year (FY) 2002. Department of
Energy (DOE) and LANL property policies identify computers as
“sensitive property,” due in part to their susceptibility to theft and
potential for conversion to cash. It is an expected practice that
management controls over computers throughout the DOE complex
remain robust and consistent.der"}
Audit of Performance Measures in the Office of Science
Audit of the Weatherization Assistance Program
Audit of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EE) Grants, Subsidies, and Cost Sharing Arrangements
Beryllium Oxide Operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex
Much of the manufacturing equipment and facilities used for beryllium
oxide operations were spread across the Y-12 site and, in some cases,
co-located with other Y-12 operations. This situation led to increased
manufacturing time and costs, and exacerbated the health hazards
associated with the use of beryllium. For example, when material is
moved from one location to another, laboratory samples are taken to
ensure that a contaminated item is not carried outside of the contained
area. However, our review showed that if beryllium oxide operations
were consolidated, Y-12 could reduce the number of laboratory samples
by over 50 percent. Also, exposure to beryllium hazards for workers in
other Y-12 operations could be reduced if beryllium oxide activities
were isolated, rather than commingled with the other operations.
oxide operations were spread across the Y-12 site and, in some cases,
co-located with other Y-12 operations. This situation led to increased
manufacturing time and costs, and exacerbated the health hazards
associated with the use of beryllium. For example, when material is
moved from one location to another, laboratory samples are taken to
ensure that a contaminated item is not carried outside of the contained
area. However, our review showed that if beryllium oxide operations
were consolidated, Y-12 could reduce the number of laboratory samples
by over 50 percent. Also, exposure to beryllium hazards for workers in
other Y-12 operations could be reduced if beryllium oxide activities
were isolated, rather than commingled with the other operations.
University of California's Costs Claimed and Related Internal Controls for Operation of Los Alamos National Laboratory
The University of California (University) has operated the Los Alamos
National Laboratory (Laboratory) under contract with the Department
of Energy (Department) and its predecessor agencies since 1943. The
Laboratory's financial accounts are integrated with the Department's,
and the results of financial transactions are reported monthly according
to a uniform set of accounts. Now part of the Department's National
Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the Laboratory has critical
national security responsibilities, including helping to ensure the safety,
security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile.
National Laboratory (Laboratory) under contract with the Department
of Energy (Department) and its predecessor agencies since 1943. The
Laboratory's financial accounts are integrated with the Department's,
and the results of financial transactions are reported monthly according
to a uniform set of accounts. Now part of the Department's National
Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), the Laboratory has critical
national security responsibilities, including helping to ensure the safety,
security, and reliability of the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile.
Department of Energy's Nuclear Weapons Incident Response Program