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Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations

Report Number Title Issue Date Fiscal Year
OIG-13-78 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012, and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position, and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). We were also engaged to audit the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements. The objective of our audit engagement was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of the FY 2012 financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements.

>Information Technology Management Letter for the Transportation Security Administration Component of the FY 2012 Department of Homeland Security Financial Statement Audit 		2013
DD-13-08 We audited Public Assistance grant funds awarded to ARK Valley Electric Cooperative(Cooperative) in Kansas (Public Assistance Identification Number OOO-UEBOK-OO). Our audit objective was to determine whether the Cooperative accounted for and expended Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant funds according to Federal regulations and FEMA guidelines. The Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM). a FEMA grantee, awarded the Cooperative $48.5 million for damages resulting from severe winter storms that occurred December 6 through 19, 1007. The award provided 75 percent funding for permanent work (Category F) and emergency protective measures (Category B) for eight projects (one sma11 and seven large). Of the seven large projects, three were improved projects. The audit covered the period December 6, 2007, to September 16, 2011, the cutoff date of our audit, and included a detailed review of projects totaling $48.5 million, or 100 percent of the total award.

>FEMA Should Disallow $4.1 Million of the $48.5 Million Public Assistance Grant Awarded to ARK Valley Electric Cooperative, Kansas 		2013
DS-13-08 The County received a PA award of $7.5 million from the State of Arizona Division of Emergency Management (ADEM), a FEMA grantee, for damages resulting from severe storms and flooding. which occurred from July 25 to August 4, 2006, The award provided 75 percent FEMA funding for 28 large and 19 small projects: The audit covered the period from July 25, 2006, t o February 19, 2013. We audited seven large projects with award amounts totaling $4. 1 million and project charges totaling $3.5 miIlion. We also performed a limited review of one small project and 16 1arge projects with award amount totaling $2.3 million and project charges totaling $ 1.8 million, to identify any unused funds that should be deobligated and put to better use.

>FEMA Needs To Deobligate $1.1 Million in Unneeded Funding and Disallow $52,812 in Unsupported Costs Associated With the FEMA PA Grant Awarded toPima County, Arizona 		2013
OIG-13-79 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also ngaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>Transportation Security Administration’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-77 In 2011, State Governors praised the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the Federal response to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene. FEMA won high marks for providing support for recovery to localities along the Atlantic seaboard from Puerto Rico to Maine. Notwithstanding the compliments from the recipient States for the support provided, FEMA has the opportunity going forward to take advantage of substantial cost savings and improve internal controls over consumable materials purchased by the temporary field offices that support response and recovery efforts.

>FEMA Can Improve Its Purchase Controls at Joint Field Offices 		2013
OIG-13-76 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>Office of Intelligence and Analysis’ Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-75 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-73 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, as amended (Recovery Act) appropriated $610 million to the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) for emergency food and shelter, public transit and port security assistance, and construction of non ‐federal fire stations. FEMA awarded $150 million of that amount in port security grants to 214 ports, port authorities, ferry systems, and other eligible entities.

>Costs Claimed by Kinder Morgan Liquid Terminals LLC Under Port Security Grants Awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency 		2013
OIG-13-72 The audit objectives were to determine whether the State of Mississippi distributed and spent State Homeland Security Program grant funds (1) effectively and efficiently, and (2) in compliance with applicable Federal laws and regulations. We also addressed the extent to which grant funds enhanced the State’s ability to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the State of Mississippi approximately $19.3 million in State Homeland Security Program grants during fiscal years 2008 through 2010.

>Mississippi’s Management of State Homeland Security Program Grants Awarded During Fiscal Years 2008 Through 2010 		2013
DS-13-07 The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMAl, a FEMA grantee, awarded the County $54.9 million for costs resulting from storms, flooding, debris flows, and mudslides during the period of December 27, 2004, through January 11, 2005.' The award provided 75 percent FEMA funding for 143 large projects and 35 small projects.' Our audit covered the period from December 27, 2004, to August 15, 2012. We are in the process of auditing a total of 108 large projects, with total awarded funding of $44.8 million. We are comprehensively auditing 12 of those projects-with total awarded funding of $17.0 million-and auditing 96 projects-with total awarded funding of $27.8 million-exclusively for funds that can be deobligated and put to better use.

>LA County Charges FEMA for Unauthorized Fringe Benefits Costs: Second Interim Report on FEMA PA Grant Funds FEMA Disaster Number 1577-DR-CA 		2013
OIG-13-74 The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the State of North Carolina distributed and spent State Homeland Security Program and Urban Area Security Initiative grant funds (1) effectively and efficiently, and (2) in compliance with applicable Federal laws and regulations, as well as with DHS guidelines governing the use of such funding. We also addressed the extent to which funds enhanced the State of North Carolina’s and the Charlotte Urban Area’s ability to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other manmade disasters. The State of North Carolina received grant awards of approximately $61 million in State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative grant funds for fiscal years 2008 through 2010.

>North Carolina’s Management of Homeland Security Program Grants Awarded During Fiscal Years 2008 Through 2010 		2013
OIG-13-70 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>The Office of Financial Management’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-67 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>National Protection and Programs Directorate’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
DS-13-06 The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (ADHSEM), a FEMA grantee, awarded the Department $1.273,176, primarily related to damages resulting from severe storms, flooding. mudslides, and rockslides during the period from October 8 through 13, 2006. The award provided 75 percent FEMA funding for four large projects and one small project.' Our audit covered the period from October 8, 2006, to January 9, 2013. We audited four of the five projects with, charges totaling $958,288. As of January 2013, the Department had not submitted a final costs daim for one large project.

>FEMA Improperly Applied the 50 Percent Rule in Its Decision To Pay the Alaska Department of Natural Resources To Replace a Damaged Bridge 		2013
OIG-13-69 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established n Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>Science and Technology Directorate’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-66 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-71 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>Domestic Nuclear Detection Office’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-68 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>Management Directorate’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-65 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>United States Secret Service’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-62 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012, and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position, and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). We were also engaged to audit the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements. The objective of our audit engagement was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of the FY 2012 financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements.

>Information Technology Management Letter for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Component of the FY 2012 Department of Homeland Security Financial Statement Audit 		2013
OIG-13-59 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>United States Coast Guard’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-64 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012, and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position, and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). We were also engaged to audit the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements. The objective of our audit engagement was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of the FY 2012 financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements.

>Information Technology Management Letter for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Component of the FY 2012 Department of Homeland Security Financial Statement Audit 		2013
OIG-13-61 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>Office of Health Affairs’ Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-58 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget, Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>Information Technology Management Letter for the FY 2012 Department of Homeland Security Financial Statement Audit 		2013
OIG-13-63 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012, and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position, and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). We were also engaged to audit the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements. The objective of our audit engagement was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of the FY 2012 financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements.

>Information Technology Management Letter for the United States Coast Guard Component of the FY 2012 Department of Homeland Security Financial Statement Audit 		2013
DA-13-14 The City received a Public Assistance award of $3.9 million from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (State), a FEMA grantee, for damages resulting from severe storms and tornadoes, which occurred in May 2008. The award provided 7S percent FEMA funding for debris removal activities and emergency protective measures. The award consisted of large projects and 17 small projects.

>The City of Macon, Georgia, Successfully Managed FEMA Public Assistance Funds Awarded for Severe Storms in May 2008 FEMA Disaster Number 1761-DR-GA 		2013
OIG-13-56 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>Federal Law Enforcement Training Center’s Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-57 We have audited the balance sheet of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) as of September 30, 2012 and the related statements of net cost, changes in net position and custodial activity, and combined statement of budgetary resources for the year then ended (referred to herein as the “fiscal year (FY) 2012 financial statements”). The objective of our audit was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these financial statements. We were also engaged to examine the Department’s internal control over financial reporting of the FY 2012 financial statements, based on the criteria established in Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Circular No. A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Internal Control, Appendix A.

>U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Management Letter for FY 2012 DHS Consolidated Financial Statements Audit 		2013
OIG-13-23 On October 12–13, 2006, the County experienced a severe lake effect snow and ice storm. The storm was dubbed the “October Storm” and officially referred to by the National Weather Service as “Lake Storm Aphid.” The October Storm dropped up to 2 feet of snow in less than 12 hours, causing tree limbs possessing significant foliage to snap, taking down power lines, and causing considerable damage throughout northern Erie County. The State of New York declared a state of emergency for the counties affected by the storm and requested FEMA aid. On October 24, 2006, President George W. Bush declared a major disaster for Erie and the surrounding counties. The original disaster declaration limited the period to 6 months for the County to incur reimbursable debris removal and cleanup costs. The County, unable to complete the needed work, requested numerous time extensions. The time extensions eventually expired on October 24, 2008, more than 2 years after the original disaster.

>FEMA Should Recover $48 Million of Public Assistance Grant Funds Awarded to Erie County, New York – Severe Weather October 2006 (Revised) 		2013
DA-12-14 FEMA Public Assistance Grant Funds Awarded to the City of Virginia Beach, Virginia 2012
DS-13-05 The California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA), a FEMA grantee, awarded the Department $8,002,596 for costs resulting from severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides during the period from December 17, 2005, through January 3, 2006.' The award provided 75 percent FEMA funding for 38 large projects and 17 small projects. Our audit covered the period of December 17, 2005, to October 4, 2012. We audited 10 large projects and 2 small projects, with total awarded costs of $2,684,804.

>The California Department of Parks and Recreation Did Not Account for or Expend $1.8 Million in FEMA Grant Funds According to Federal Regulations and FEMA Guidelines ( 		2013
OIG-13-55 In December 2011, a limited distribution internal memorandum was leaked to news media. This document disclosed allegations of employee misconduct and inadequate performance, as well as misuse of funds and ineffective hiring within DHS’ Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program. In February 2012, former Chairman Lungren, of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security Technologies, requested that we review these issues. In April 2012, Ranking Member Waxman, of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, also requested that we review the challenges facing the program. We consolidated both requests into one review.

>Effectiveness of the Infrastructure Security Compliance Division's Management Practices to Implement the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program 		2013
OIG-13-48 We have audited the consolidated balance sheets of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a Component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of net cost, changes in net position, and custodial activity, and the combined statements of budgetary resources (hereinafter, referred to as “consolidated financial statements”) for the years then ended. In planning and performing our audit of CBP’s consolidated financial statements, we considered CBP’s internal control over financial reporting in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the consolidated financial statements.

>Management Letter for U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s FY 2012 Consolidated Financial Statements 		2013
OIG-13-51 Following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, and other disasters up to December 31, 2010, FEMA disbursed more than $8 billion in assistance payments, some of which were later determined to have been improperly paid to individuals who were ineligible or who received duplicate payments. The debts in question arose in part because FEMA relaxed its internal controls in order to provide expedited delivery of assistance grants to displaced disaster survivors.The relaxed internal controls involved potential payments of $621.6 million to 167,488 recipients. After reviewing all of the cases, FEMA reduced the original estimate and determined that 91,178 recipients, who received more than $418.3 million, were candidates for recoupment. 1 According to FEMA, there is sufficient justification to waive the debt obligations and not to recoup payment from the other 76,310 recipients, who collectively received more than $203.3 million in disaster assistance.

>FEMA's Efforts To Recoup Improper Payments in Accordance With the Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2011 (5) 		2013
OIG-13-53 We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a Component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as of September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the related consolidated statements of net cost, changes in net position, and custodial activity, and combined statements of budgetary resources (hereinafter referred to as “consolidated financial statements”) for the years then ended. The objective of our audits was to express an opinion on the fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements. In connection with our fiscal year 2012 audit, we also considered CBP’s internal control over financial reporting and tested CBP’s compliance with certain provisions of applicable laws, regulations, and contracts that could have a direct and material effect on these consolidated financial statements.

>Independent Auditors’ Report on U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s FY 2012 Financial Statements 		2013
OIG-13-49 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had minimal involvement in the Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force Operation Fast and Furious. Our review of DHS involvement in the operation determined that senior DHS officials in Washington, DC had no awareness of the methodology used by the task force to investigate Operation Fast and Furious until media reports were published in March 2011.

>DHS Involvement in OCDETF Operation Fast and Furious (Revised) 		2013
DA-13-13 The District received an award of $24,8 million from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (State), a FEMA grantee, for damages resulting from Hurricane Katrina, which occurred in August 2005, The award provided 100 percent FEMA funding for debris removal activities, emergency protection measures, and permanent repair to buildings and facilities. The award consisted of 38 large projects and 37 small projects.

>FEMA Should Recover $3.2 Million of Public Assistance Grant Funds Awarded to the Moss Point School District - Hurricane Katrina 		2013
DA-13-12 The County received a Public Asslstance grant award totaling $3.0 million from the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (State), a FEMA grantee, for damages resulting from severe thunderstorms and strong tornado winds, which occurred in May 2008. The award provided 7S percent FEMA funding for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent repairs to buildings and recreational facilities. The award consisted of 6 large projects and 21 small projects.

>FEMA Should Recover $34,219 From a $3.0 Million Public Assistance Grant Awarded to Bibb County, Georgia 		2013
DS-13-04 The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (ADHSEM), a FEMA grantee, awarded the Department $6S4,716 for costs due to damages from severe storms, flooding, landslide and mudslides from August 15 through 25, 2006. The award provided 75 percent FEMA funding for three large projects and four small projects. Our audit covered the period from August 15, 2006, to January 9, 2013. We audited all seven projects with incurred charges totaling $305,319. As of January 2013, the Department has not submitted final costs claimed for two large projects.

>FEMA Should Disallow $21,113 of the $654,716 in Public Assistance Grant Funds Awarded to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Wasilla, Alaska 		2013
OIG-13-43 The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the State of Connecticut distributed and spent State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative grant funds effectively and efficiently and in compliance with applicable Federal laws and regulations and complied with the Department’s guidelines governing the use of funding. We also addressed the extent to which funds awarded enhanced the State’s ability to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other manmade disasters. The State received grant awards of approximately $43.9 million in State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative grants for fiscal years 2008 through 2010.

>Connecticut’s Management of Homeland Security Program Grants Awarded During Fiscal Years 2008 Through 2010 		2013
DA-13-11 The City received a Public Assistance award totaling $3.0 million from the Virginia Division of Emergency Management (State), a FEMA grantee, for damage., resulting from Tropical Storm Ida and a Nor'easter, which occurred in November 2009. The award provided 75 percent FEMA funding for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent repairs to buildings and other facilities. The award comisted of 12 large projects and 71 small projects.

>FEMA Should Recover $131,064 From a $3.0 Million Public Assistance Grant Awarded to the City of Norfolk, Virginia, for Tropical Storm Ida and a Nor’easter 		2013
OIG-13-44 The audit objectives were to determine whether the Commonwealth of Massachusetts distributed and spent State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative grant funds effectively and efficiently, and in compliance with applicable Federal laws and regulations. We also addressed the extent to which grant funds enhanced the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ ability to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other manmade disasters. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts was awarded approximately $122 million in State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative grants during fiscal years 2008 through 2011.

>Massachusetts’ Management of Homeland Security Grant Program Awards for Fiscal Years 2008 Through 2011 		2013
OIG-13-46 On September 29, 2009, FEMA awarded a $6 million grant (number 2009-PU-R1-0176) to the Port of Los Angeles (port) for a port-wide fiber optics project.Reimbursement for eligible project costs is based on the grant agreement; Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments; and FEMA guidance. As of August 10, 2012, the Port had claimed project costs totaling $5,703,711. The costs covered the period from September 1, 2009, through June 30, 2012.

>Costs Claimed by the Port of Los Angeles Under Port Security Grant Number 2009-PU-R1-0176 		2013
OIG-13-45 The objectives of the audit were to determine if the State of Indiana distributed and spent State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative grant funds effectively and efficiently and in compliance with applicable Federal laws and regulations. We also addressed the extent to which grant funds enhanced Indiana’s ability to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other manmade disasters. The audit included a review of approximately $57.3 million in State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative grants awarded to Indiana during fiscal years 2008 through 2010.

>Indiana’s Management of State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative Grants Awarded During Fiscal Years 2008–2010 		2013
DD-13-06 The louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), a FEMA grantee, awarded the Parish $63.2 million for damages resulting from Hurricane Rita, which occurred on September 24, 200S The award provided 100 percent FEMA funding for 126 large projects and 213 small projects. The audit covered the period September 24, 2005, through November 28, 2012, the cutoff date of our audit, and included a detailed review of 52 projects totaling $45.6 million, or 72 percent of the total award, and a limited review of insurance issues and costs related to one architectural and engineering firm.

>FEMA Should Recover $6.7 Million of Ineligible or Unused Funds Awarded to Cameron Parish, Louisiana, for Hurricane Rita 		2013
OIG-13-41 The Commonwealth was awarded approximately $32 million in State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant funds over fiscal years (FYs) 2008, 2009, and 2010. Appendix A provides details of the objectives, scope, and methodology for this audit. During FYs 2008 through 2010, the Louisville UASI was awarded $1.4 million, $2.2 million, and $2.2 million, respectively. A FEMA official said that Kentucky did not score high enough on the UASI risk formula to receive funding in FYs 2011 or 2012.

>Kentucky’s Management of State Homeland Security Program and Urban Areas Security Initiative Grants Awarded Fiscal Years 2008-2010 		2013
DD-13-07 The Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP), a FEMA grantee, awarded the School Board $6,58 million for damages resulting from three federally declared disasters: • Hurricane Katrina (1603-DR-LA). which occurred August 29, 2005 • Hurricane Gustav (1786-DR-LA), which occurred September 2, 2008 • Hurricane Ike (1792-DR-LA), which occurred September 13, 2008. The audit covered the period August 29, 2005, through November 3, 2011, the cutoff date of our audit, and included a review of 16 large and 10 small projects totaling $6.16 million, or 94 percent of the total awards.

>FEMA Should Recover $881,956 of Ineligible Funds and $862,983 of Unused Funds Awarded to St. Charles Parish School Board, Luling, Louisiana 		2013
DA-13-10 The City received an award of $233.9 million from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (State), a FEMA grantee, for damages resulting from Hurricane Katrina, which occurred in August 2005 The award provided 100 percent FEMA funding for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent repairs to buildings and facilities. However, we limited the scope of our audit to debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categorie5 A and B), for which the City was awarded $86.6 million. Under Categories A and B, the award included 78 large and 73 small projects.

>FEMA Should Recover $8.5 Million of Public Assistance Grant Funds Awarded to the City of Gulfport, Mississippi, for Debris Removal and Emergency Protective Measures – Hurricane Katrina 		2013
OIG-13-42 TSA reported that 446 airports currently are responsible for issuing badges to employees for access to secured areas of the airports. As of August 27, 2012, TSA reported that approximately 3.7 million badged employees had access to secured areas within the Nation’s airports. The badge vetting process is initiated when the airport transfers an applicant’s biographical and fingerprint information to a Designated Aviation Channeler (DAC), referred to in our report as a vendor. The vendor ensures that the information is properly formatted and complete before relaying the information to TSA for vetting against Federal criminal and immigration databases. Appendix C provides more details about the Aviation Channeling Services Provider (ACSP) process.

>Transportation Security Administration’s Aviation Channeling Services Provider Project 		2013
DA-13-09 The Authority received a PA award totaling S2.9 million from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (State), a FEMA grantee, for damages resulting from Hurricane Katrina, which occurred in August 2005. The award provided 100 percent FEMA funding for emergency protective measures and permanent repairs to buildings and facilities. The award consIsted of 10 large projects and 8 5mall projects. We audited four large projects with awards totaling $2.3 million (see Exhibit. Schedule of Projects Audited). The audit covered the period of August 29, 2005, 10 April 19, 2012, during which the Authority received $2.3 millionIn FEMA funds for the four projects, At the time of our audit , the Authority had completed work on all awarded projects and had submitted a final claim to the State for all project expenditures.

>FEMA Should Recover $1.9 Million of Public Assistance Grant Funds Awarded to the Hancock County Utility Authority — Hurricane Katrina 		2013

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