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DNFSB-17-A-06 - Status of Recommendations: Audit of Dnfsbs Telework Program Dated April 15, 2020
ML20106F111
Person / Time
Issue date: 04/15/2020
From: Baker B
NRC/OIG/AIGA
To: Sklar G
US Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
References
DNFSB-17-A-06
Download: ML20106F111 (4)


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DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004-2901 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL April 15, 2020 MEMORANDUM TO:

Glenn Sklar General Manager FROM:

Dr. Brett M. Baker /RA/

Assistant Inspector General for Audits

SUBJECT:

STATUS OF RECOMMENDATIONS: AUDIT OF DNFSBS TELEWORK PROGRAM (DNFSB-17-A-06)

REFERENCE:

GENERAL MANAGER, DEFENSE NUCLEAR FACILITIES SAFETY BOARD (DNFSB), CORRESPONDENCE DATED MARCH 27, 2020 Attached is the Office of the Inspector Generals (OIG) analysis and status of recommendations as discussed in DNFSBs response dated March 27, 2020. Based on this response, recommendations 1, 2, and 3 remain in open and resolved status.

Please provide an updated status of the resolved recommendations by July 10, 2020.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (301) 415-5915 or Terri Cooper, Team Leader, at (301) 415-5965.

Attachment:

As stated cc: R. Howard, OGM

Audit Report AUDIT OF DNFSBS TELEWORK PROGRAM DNFSB-17-A-06 Status of Recommendations Recommendation 1:

Revise the telework directive and operating procedure to a) Clarify the process for telework denials; b) List information technology security training as part of the telework requirements; and c) Incorporate a requirement to update agency telework training to reflect changes made in policy.

Agency Response Dated March 27, 2020:

Final approval and publication of a revised Directive and OP is anticipated in 3rd quarter FY 2020.

OIG Analysis:

The proposed action meets the intent of the recommendation.

This recommendation will be closed when OIG verifies that the revised telework directive and operating procedure are approved, and include a) Clarification of the process for telework denials; b) Lists information technology security training as part of the telework requirements; and c) Incorporates a requirement to update agency telework training to reflect changes made in policy.

Status:

Open: Resolved.

Audit Report AUDIT OF DNFSBS TELEWORK PROGRAM DNFSB-17-A-06 Status of Recommendations Recommendation 2:

Finish updating all telework agreements in accordance with the telework agreement template.

Agency Response Dated March 27, 2020:

The telework agreement template is part of the DNFSB Telework Operating Procedure. Once the Operating Procedure is approved, DHR will require all DNFSB employees to sign new telework agreements and update any other relevant documentation. Anticipate this recommendation will now be completed by 3rd quarter FY2020.

OIG Analysis:

The proposed action meets the intent of the recommendation.

This recommendation will be closed when OIG verifies that DNFSB has finished updating all telework agreements in accordance with the telework agreement template.

Status:

Open: Resolved.

Audit Report AUDIT OF DNFSBS TELEWORK PROGRAM DNFSB-17-A-06 Status of Recommendations Recommendation 3:

Develop and implement a checklist for telework recordkeeping to ensure the employee telework files are consistent.

Agency Response Dated March 27, 2020:

A checklist for teleworking recordkeeping has been created and placed in each employees telework file. Once the telework Directive and Operating Procedure are approved, and employees have completed a new telework agreement, the Division of Human Resources will use the checklist to conduct an audit of each employees file. This process is now expected to be completed by 3rd quarter FY2020.

OIG Analysis:

The proposed action meets the intent of the recommendation.

This recommendation will be closed when OIG verifies that DNFSB has developed and implemented a checklist for telework recordkeeping to ensure the employee telework files are consistent.

Status:

Open: Resolved.