Management Challenges at the Department of Energy, IG-0748

On an annual basis, the Office of Inspector General identifies what it considers to be the most significant management challenges Facing the Department of Energy. Now required as part of the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, this effort includes an ...

Office of Inspector General

December 13, 2006
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On an annual basis, the Office of Inspector General identifies what it considers to be the most significant management challenges Facing the Department of Energy. Now required as part of the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, this effort includes an assessment of the agency's progress in addressing previously identified challenges and an evaluation of emerging issues facing the Department. Our conclusions are based on the results of current Office of Inspector General audits, inspections and investigations. l~'hroug11th is evaluation, the Office of Inspector General highlights high risk Departmental activities and those activities with demonstrated performance problems. Consistent with our mission, the overall goal is to focus attention on significant issues with the objective of enhancing the effectiveness of agency programs and operations. The Management challenge process is also used by the Office of Inspector General to set internal priorities for evaluating Department programs and operations.
  • On an annual basis, the Office of Inspector General identifies what it considers to be the
    most significant management challenges Facing the Department of Energy. Now required
    as part of the Reports Consolidation Act of 2000, this effort includes an assessment of the
    agency's progress in addressing previously identified challenges and an evaluation of
    emerging issues facing the Department. Our conclusions are based on the results of
    current Office of Inspector General audits, inspections and investigations.
    l~'hroug11th is evaluation, the Office of Inspector General highlights high risk
    Departmental activities and those activities with demonstrated performance problems.
    Consistent with our mission, the overall goal is to focus attention on significant issues
    with the objective of enhancing the effectiveness of agency programs and operations.
    The Management challenge process is also used by the Office of Inspector General to set
    internal priorities for evaluating Department programs and operations.