Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Inspector General Semiannual Report to the Congress, October 1, 2011-March 31, 2012.

摘要

We reviewed our fiscal year (FY) 2012 Audit Plan to determine whether the planned projects were still relevant, targeted at priority areas, and properly scoped for our resources. As a result of this exercise, for the remainder of the fiscal year, we will emphasize projects that will identify greater efficiencies and potential cost savings for the Smithsonian. In addition, we have adopted a rigorous risk assessment process for developing our 2013 work plan using a risk analysis tool that allows us to weigh the various inputs from stakeholders and our work and identify projects designed to address the highest risk areas. During this semiannual period, we issued one audit report on staff travel and the OIG annual quality assurance letter on the Smithsonians financial statement audits. We also completed a significant amount of work on audits that are near completion, including an audit on part of the construction contract for the National Museum for African American History and Culture.