QUALITY ASSESSMENT REVIEW OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIVE
OPERATIONS OF THE DEFENSE THREAT
REDUCTION AGENCY OFFICE OF THE
INSPECTOR GENERAL DODIG-2024-032
Finding of Compliance for the Administrative
Investigative System of Internal Safeguards and
Management Procedures
On November 21, 2023, the Department of Defense Office of
Inspector General (DoD OIG) completed a quality assessment review of the
Defense Threat Reduction Agency Office of the Inspector General (DTRA OIG).
The DoD OIG determined that the system of internal safeguards and
management procedures for the investigative function of the DTRA OIG in effect
for calendar years 2018 through 2022 complied with the quality standards
established by the DoD or with other applicable guidelines.
The DoD OIG identified six positive attributes within the DTRA OIG’s
administrative investigative operations. Among them, the DoD OIG determined that
the DTRA OIG functioned as a cohesive team while individuals were required to fill
multiple roles working on a challenging mission and with limited resources;
conducted independent, clear, and concise investigations; and obtained legal
coordination on all reports of investigation to verify they were well written,
complete, and well supported by evidence.
The DoD OIG made 14 recommendations to address the areas for
improvement identified during the review. The DTRA IG concurred with all of the
findings and agreed to take actions in response to each of the recommendations.
