OIG-13-A-18, Status of Recommendation: Audit of the NRCs Budget Execution Process Dated May 26, 2021
| ML21146A210 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 05/26/2021 |
| From: | Rivera E NRC/OIG/AIGA |
| To: | Margaret Doane, Clay Johnson NRC/EDO, NRC/OCFO |
| References | |
| OIG-13-A-18 | |
| Download: ML21146A210 (2) | |
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UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555-0001 OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL May 26, 2021 MEMORANDUM TO:
Cherish K. Johnson Chief Financial Officer Margaret M. Doane Executive Director for Operations FROM:
Eric Rivera /RA/
Acting Assistant Inspector General for Audit
SUBJECT:
STATUS OF RECOMMENDATION: AUDIT OF THE NRCS BUDGET EXECUTION PROCESS (OIG-13-A-18)
REFERENCE:
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER MEMORANDUM DATED MAY 6, 2021 Attached is the Office of the Inspector Generals (OIG) analysis and status of recommendation three as discussed in the agencys response dated May 6, 2021.
Based on this response, recommendation three is now closed. Recommendations one, two and four through eight were previously closed. All recommendations for this audit are now closed and no further action is required.
If you have questions or concerns, please call me at (301) 415-5915 or Terri Cooper, Team Leader, at (301) 415-5965.
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Audit Report AUDIT OF THE NRCS BUDGET EXECUTION PROCESS OIG-13-A-18 Status of Recommendations Recommendation 3:
Enforce the use of correct budget object codes (BOCs).
Agency Response Dated May 6, 2021:
Status: The NRC has implemented multiple efforts in response to this recommendation. The Strategic Acquisition System (STAQS) requires the use of Budget Object Classification Codes (BOCs) in requisitions and has a pick list of BOCs to choose from to ensure that only current BOCs can be used. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) updates and distributes a BOC guide annually to all offices. Additionally, the OCFO has conducted multiple communications to reiterate the importance of Contracting Officers Representatives (CORs) and Funds Certifying Officers utilizing and confirming the correct BOC. These communications include presentations at the March 2021 COR Townhall and the March 2021 Corporate and Mission Support Monthly Meeting, as well as, an April 22, 2021, memorandum (ML21106A064) to the offices. These actions close this recommendation.
The OIG Analysis:
The OIG confirmed that STAQS requires the use of BOCs in requisitions, and there is a list of BOCs from which to choose. In addition, the OIG verified communication to CORs was made during the COR Townhall, March 2021 Corporate and Mission Support Monthly Meeting and a memorandum was issued. The OIG will now close this recommendation.
Status:
Closed