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Management and performance challenges are based on the OIG’s observations from the work performed as well as information obtained while conducting oversight activities. The OIG identified these challenges based on the results and findings of its oversight, including audits, evaluations, and investigative activities, as well as information uncovered while conducting oversight. 

 Our objective was to review and summarize the Commission's open recommendations, identify any challenges to closing recommendations, and consider alternative actions for recommendations that may no longer be relevant due to changes in the Commission's policies and procedures. As a result of the modernization efforts and updated agreements and policies, the OIG agreed to close 20 of the 55 open recommendations.  

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) initiated this review to identify AbilityOne Program data generated or maintained by Central Nonprofit Agencies (CNA) and/or Nonprofit Agencies (NPA), that is not currently available to the U.S. AbilityOne Commission (Commission). The evaluation team reviewed and analyzed the new 2024 Cooperative Agreements between the Commission and CNAs, as well as Commission policies and procedures related to data collection and reporting.

The OIG published their 2026-2031 Strategic Plan which outlines our mission, vision, values and strategic goals. 

The U.S. AbilityOne Commission (AbilityOne) Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an investigation of employee conduct in response to a complaint received.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a peer review and reviewed established policies and procedures for the audit function of U.S. AbilityOne (AbilityOne) OIG in effect at September 30, 2024.

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) uses an OIG Alert (Alert) to inform the U.S. AbilityOne (AbilityOne) Program stakeholders of significant matters that may pose a serious, imminent threat to safety, property, continuity of operations, public funding, or risks of fraud or abuse. These alerts typically are triggered by findings from OIG audits, evaluations, and investigative work, and may also include recommendations to address the identified concerns. This Alert is regarding recent activities of a third party.

Carla Smith appointed Acting Inspector General, effective May 5, 2025.

The objective of the evaluation is to determine the effectiveness of the Commission’s information security program and practices. The evaluation will assess information security program controls to support the OIG’s reporting of FISMA metrics into the Department of Homeland Security’s CyberScope application.

OIG's Semiannual Report to Congress for October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025