Inspector General Semiannual Report to Congress, October 1, 2010-March 31 2011
I am pleased to submit the Office of Inspector General’s combined Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Performance Plan. Over the past year, much of our work has centered on oversight of the Department of Energy?...
I am pleased to submit the Office of Inspector General’s
combined Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Performance Report and
Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Performance Plan.
Over the past year, much of our work has centered on oversight
of the Department of Energy’s efforts under the American
Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Under
the Recovery Act, the Department of Energy received just
under $40 billion for various energy, environmental, and
science programs and initiatives. In addition, the Recovery Act
also created the Recovery Accountability and Transparency
Board, in recognition of the need for effective oversight to protect taxpayer’s interest. Under the
statue, the Department of Energy’s Inspector General is a member of the Board.
In line with the spirit of the Recovery Act, our goal is to work with Department management to
maximize efforts to achieve programmatic accountability and transparency. Moving forward, we
plan to continue our focus on helping management achieve the programmatic objectives of the
Recovery Act as they apply to the Department of Energy. We also plan to continue our efforts
in other vital Department sectors, including areas such as environmental remediation, stockpile
stewardship, worker and community safety, cyber security and various aspects of contract and
program management.
My staff and I are committed to the many challenges facing the Department and we look forward
to working with our Department of Energy colleagues in the interest of the American people.
combined Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Performance Report and
Fiscal Year 2011 Annual Performance Plan.
Over the past year, much of our work has centered on oversight
of the Department of Energy’s efforts under the American
Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Under
the Recovery Act, the Department of Energy received just
under $40 billion for various energy, environmental, and
science programs and initiatives. In addition, the Recovery Act
also created the Recovery Accountability and Transparency
Board, in recognition of the need for effective oversight to protect taxpayer’s interest. Under the
statue, the Department of Energy’s Inspector General is a member of the Board.
In line with the spirit of the Recovery Act, our goal is to work with Department management to
maximize efforts to achieve programmatic accountability and transparency. Moving forward, we
plan to continue our focus on helping management achieve the programmatic objectives of the
Recovery Act as they apply to the Department of Energy. We also plan to continue our efforts
in other vital Department sectors, including areas such as environmental remediation, stockpile
stewardship, worker and community safety, cyber security and various aspects of contract and
program management.
My staff and I are committed to the many challenges facing the Department and we look forward
to working with our Department of Energy colleagues in the interest of the American people.
I am pleased to present the Office of Inspector General’s combined Fiscal Year 2009 Annual
Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Performance Plan.
On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
was enacted. Under the Recovery Act, the Department of Energy received just under $40
billion for various energy, environmental and science programs and initiatives. The
Recovery Act also created the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, in
recognition of the need for effective oversight to protect taxpayer’s interest. Under the
statue, the Department of Energy’s Inspector General is a member of the Board
In support of the objectives outlined in the Recovery Act, this office has developed and is
executing a multi-phase strategy designed to provide the most effective oversight possible of
Recovery Act activities, with available resources. Our goal is to work with Department
management to maximize the Recovery Act’s efforts to achieve accountability and
transparency.
Moving forward, we plan to continue our focus on helping management achieve the
programmatic objectives of the Recovery Act, as they apply to the Department of Energy.
We also plan to address other Departmental Management Challenges identified by this
office, including: Contract Administration, Cyber Security, Energy Supply, Environmental
Cleanup, Human Capital Management, Safeguards and Security, and Stockpile Stewardship.
Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Performance Plan.
On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)
was enacted. Under the Recovery Act, the Department of Energy received just under $40
billion for various energy, environmental and science programs and initiatives. The
Recovery Act also created the Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board, in
recognition of the need for effective oversight to protect taxpayer’s interest. Under the
statue, the Department of Energy’s Inspector General is a member of the Board
In support of the objectives outlined in the Recovery Act, this office has developed and is
executing a multi-phase strategy designed to provide the most effective oversight possible of
Recovery Act activities, with available resources. Our goal is to work with Department
management to maximize the Recovery Act’s efforts to achieve accountability and
transparency.
Moving forward, we plan to continue our focus on helping management achieve the
programmatic objectives of the Recovery Act, as they apply to the Department of Energy.
We also plan to address other Departmental Management Challenges identified by this
office, including: Contract Administration, Cyber Security, Energy Supply, Environmental
Cleanup, Human Capital Management, Safeguards and Security, and Stockpile Stewardship.
I am pleased to present the Office of Inspector General’s combined Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Performance Report and Fiscal Year 2010 Annual Performance Plan. On February 17, 2009, the American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was e...
Semiannual Report to Congress
Semiannual Report to Congress
This report presents the goals, objectives, and strategies for measuring the OIG’s FY 2010 actual performance and FY 2011 planned activities.
This report presents the goals, objectives, and strategies for measuring the OIG’s FY 2009 actual performance and FY 2010 planned activities.
During Fiscal Year (FY) 2008, we reviewed a variety of critical areas relevant to the Department’s mission priorities. One of our goals, for example, was to examine possible programmatic improvements in Department operations relating to cyber security and contract management. Overall, our efforts resulted in the issuance of over 70 audit and inspection reports containing recommendations for enhancing Departmental operations, with likely savings of over $7 million. Further as a result of our investigative efforts, we obtained 20 criminal convictions, recovered $22.8 million in fines, restitutions and settlements, and, processed over 1,100 complaints and concerns from employees,
contractors, and taxpayers regarding the Department and its functions.
In the upcoming year, the OIG plans to focus its efforts on addressing other OIG-identified Management Challenges: safeguards and security, environmental cleanup, stockpile stewardship, and energy supply. No doubt, we will also be involved in the effort to restructure the IG community’s governance model as called for in the Inspector General
Reform Act of 2008. Among a number of initiatives, this includes the standing up of a new, unified, executive council for the IG community. We anticipate being directly involved in this and a number of related activities.
contractors, and taxpayers regarding the Department and its functions.
In the upcoming year, the OIG plans to focus its efforts on addressing other OIG-identified Management Challenges: safeguards and security, environmental cleanup, stockpile stewardship, and energy supply. No doubt, we will also be involved in the effort to restructure the IG community’s governance model as called for in the Inspector General
Reform Act of 2008. Among a number of initiatives, this includes the standing up of a new, unified, executive council for the IG community. We anticipate being directly involved in this and a number of related activities.