January 7, 1999

Review of the U.S. Department of Energy's Aircraft Activities

On October 19, 1998, you asked that the Office of Inspector General (OIG) undertake a review of the Department of Energy’s aircraft activities. You also requested that I report back to you within 90 days. We have gathered information concerning the number of aircraft, the level of utilization, and the cost of the Department’s aircraft operations. We have also briefly summarized four issues that, in our judgment, may require management attention.