Semiannual Report to Congress: October 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022

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 six-month reporting period ending March 31, 2022. During the reporting period, the OIG issued two audit reports and began one performance audit. In addition, the OIG closed five investigations including a self-initiated inquiry and opened seven new investigations including two self-initiated inquiries. The OIG processed 63 hotline complaints, many of which were referred to other OIGs for action because the matters involved were within their jurisdictions.

The OIG remained active in the GAO and OIG communities by briefing new GAO employees on its audit and investigative missions and participating in committees and working groups of the Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, including those related to the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. Details of these activities and other accomplishments are provided in the report.