Semiannual Report: April 1, 2016 - September 30, 2016

This is a publication by GAO's Inspector General that concerns internal GAO operations. This report was submitted to the Comptroller General in accordance with Section 5 of the Government Accountability Office Act of 2008. The report summarizes the activities of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the second reporting period of fiscal year 2016. During this reporting period, OIG issued two audit reports, continued fieldwork on two audits, and started fieldwork on three additional audits. We also closed 11 investigations and opened 5 new investigations. In addition, we processed 143 hotline complaints, which generally did not involve GAO's programs and operations. We remained active in the GAO and OIG communities by briefing new GAO employees on our audit and investigative missions, conducting a Peer Review of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Office of Inspector General, and participating on Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency committees and working groups. Details of these activities and other OIG accomplishments are provided in the accompanying report.