GSA Issues Semiannual Report To The Congress

The General Services Administration (GSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) recently issued its Semiannual Report to the Congress, which covers April 1 to September 30, 2015 and provides year-end statistics on the OIG's audit and investigative work for the past fiscal year.

According to the Report, the OIG issued 85 audit reports and 7 audit memoranda during Fiscal Year 2015, resulting in management decisions to redirect upwards of $1.4 billion to better use.

The OIG's investigative arm also was very active during Fiscal Year 2015.  The OIG launched 161 new investigations, while closing 204 pending cases.  Additionally, OIG activities resulted in 69 cases being accepted for criminal prosecution, 28 cases being accepted for civil litigation, 50 criminal indictments or informations, and 42 successful prosecutions of previously referred criminal matters.  The OIG also helped to secure 18 civil settlements, 63 contractor or individual suspensions, and 73 contractor