The Army Inspector General's Inspections--Changing From a Compliance to a Systems Emphasis
FGMSD-80-1
Published: Oct 30, 1979. Publicly Released: Dec 03, 1979.
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GAO reviewed the Army's inspector general operations and found several ways of strengthening their inspection system.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should issue directives to lower level inspectors general on: (1) the systemic approach to inspections; (2) the need to identify causes of problems; (3) the inadvisability of reporting minor deficiencies; and (4) the need to allow adequate time for a thorough inspection. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should: (1) require that temporary inspectors be provided guidance and training on their role as inspectors, that their work be monitored to promote objectivity, and that they be selected from activities that do not have routine working relationships with the inspected unit; and (2) require that more civilians be used in professional positions whenever possible. |
Closed – Not Implemented
Since the Army is phasing out use of temporary inspectors, this recommendation no longer applies.
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| Department of the Army | The Scretary of the Army should clearly define the functions of inspection, internal review, and internal audit and, as much as possible, eliminate duplication and overlap. Where duplication and overlap are useful, the group performing a review should be required to review the work done by any preceding group and consider it in their own work. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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