April 28, 2015

The Department of Energy's Improper Payment Reporting in the Fiscal Year 2014 Agency Financial Report

The Department of Energy (Department) Office of Inspector General contracted with an independent certified public accounting firm, KPMG, LLP, (KPMG) to express an opinion on whether the Department met the Office of Management and Budget's criteria for compliance with the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act (IPERIA).  KPMG expressed the opinion that the Department complied with all requirements of IPERIA.  KPMG also identified one opportunity for improvement that could further enhance the agency's assessment of improper payments.

Topic: Management and Administration