ML22087A399
| ML22087A399 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 03/28/2022 |
| From: | Rivera E NRC/OIG/AIGA |
| To: | Spangenberg J NRC/EDO |
| References | |
| DNFSB-22-A-02 | |
| Download: ML22087A399 (4) | |
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March 28, 2022 MEMORANDUM TO: Joel C. Spangenberg Executive Director of Operations FROM: Eric Rivera /RA/
Acting Assistant Inspector General for Audits
SUBJECT:
STATUS OF RECOMMENDATIONS: AUDIT OF THE DNFSBS COMPLIANCE UNDER THE DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT OF 2014 (DNFSB-22-A-02)
REFERENCE:
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, MEMORANDUM DATED DECEMBER 6, 2021 Attached is the Office of the Inspector Generals (OIG) analysis and status of recommendations as discussed in the agencys response dated December 6, 2021.
Based on this response, all recommendations are considered open and resolved.
Please provide an updated status of all recommendations by October 14, 2022.
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: J. Biggins, GM R. Howard, OEDO NRC Headquarters l 11555 Rockville Pike l Rockville, Maryland 20852 l 301.415.5930
Evaluation Report AUDIT OF THE DNFSBS COMPLIANCE UNDER THE DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT OF 2014 DNFSB-22-A-02 Status of Recommendations Recommendation 1: Enhance internal control and detective procedures surrounding DATA Act submissions. Procedures should include documenting reconciliations between DATA Files A, B, C, and D1, researching and resolving differences between files including resolving warning reports on a timely basis, and submitting DATA Act information timely to the DATA Act Broker in accordance with the reporting schedule established by the Treasury DATA Act Program Management Office. (Partial repeat of 2019 DATA Act audit report recommendation two)
Agency Response Dated December 6, 2021: Agree. DNFSB is working proactively to strengthen internal controls around the DATA Act process, which includes realignment under the Finance team. The Finance team is partnering with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) service provider to develop a repeatable process for monthly reconciliation of the DATA Act files. This partnership includes establishing a process for resolving differences between files on a continuous basis. Regarding the warnings, USDA and DNFSB have determined that some DATA Act warnings cannot be resolved prior to monthly certification due to time constraints and system limitations. However, DNFSB and USDA will continue to document the root cause of the warnings and resolve where feasible. DNFSB is committed to ensuring timely submission of DATA Act files to the DATA Act Broker in accordance with the reporting schedule established by the Treasury DATA Act Program Management Office.
Target Completion Date: September 30, 2022 OIG Analysis: The OIG will close this recommendation when the DNFSB enhances internal controls and procedures surrounding DATA Act submissions by documenting the reconciliation between DATA Files A, B, C, and D1; researching and resolving differences between files, including resolving warning reports on a timely basis; and submitting DATA Act 2
Evaluation Report AUDIT OF THE DNFSBS COMPLIANCE UNDER THE DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT OF 2014 DNFSB-22-A-02 Status of Recommendations Recommendation 1(cont.):
information timely to the DATA Act Broker in accordance with the reporting schedule established by the Treasury DATA Act Program Management Office.
Status: Open: Resolved.
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Evaluation Report AUDIT OF THE DNFSBS COMPLIANCE UNDER THE DIGITAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY (DATA) ACT OF 2014 DNFSB-22-A-02 Status of Recommendations Recommendation 2: Ensure Object Class Code is consistently documented on the contract.
Agency Response Dated December 6, 2021: Agree. The Division of Budget and Finance and the Division of Operational Services will collaborate to establish consistent use of Object Class Codes on all contracts.
Target Completion Date: March 31, 2022 OIG Analysis: The OIG will close this recommendation when the DNFSB consistently documents Object Class Code on the contract.
Status: Open: Resolved.
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