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FY 2022 Audit and Inspection Plan

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Contents

Audit and Inspection Planning

Audit Division

FY 2021 Ongoing Projects ............................................................................................. 1

FY 2022 Mandatory Projects.......................................................................................... 3

FY 2022 Risk-Based Audits............................................................................................ 5

FY 2022 Reserve Audit................................................................................................... 7

Inspections Division

FY 2021 Ongoing Inspections ........................................................................................ 8

FY 2022 Risk-Based Inspections ................................................................................. 10

FY 2022 Reserve Inspections ...................................................................................... 11

FY 2021 Ongoing Quick Look Inspections .................................................................. 11

FY 2022 Quick Look Inspections ................................................................................. 12

Appendices

A. Table of Planned Projects by Component .............................................................. 15

B. Abbreviations ............................................................................................................ 16
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Audit and Inspection Planning

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) FY 2022 Audit and Inspection Plan was 

developed from multiple considerations including the NGA Strategy; NGA Strategic 

Vision; NGA senior leadership concerns; management challenges identified by the 

OIGs of the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and NGA;

solicitations from the NGA OIG staff; and other sources such as trending employee 

comments on the NGA website. In addition, the plan includes mandatory projects, such 

as the financial statement audit, the review of NGA compliance with the Payment 

Integrity Information Act (PIIA) of 2019, the Federal Information Security Modernization 

Act of 2014 (FISMA) evaluation, and the Congressionally-directed classification and 

declassification review.

OIG evaluated topics based on risk factors, such as indications of a problem, mission 

imperatives, strategic priorities, pervasive issues, and vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, 

and abuse.

The plan focuses on the efficient use of OIG resources on topics of most concern to our 

stakeholders. The plan is designed to be flexible to changing circumstances and 

priorities. It incorporates ongoing, mandatory, and risk-based topics. It also includes

reserve topics in case circumstances warrant substituting projects currently in the plan 

for others. Substitutions could be due to shifts in priorities, NGA restructuring, funding, 

or other resource reallocations.

AUDIT DIVISION

The OIG Audit Division provides independent oversight and objective audits of NGA's 

programs and operations to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. Audits 

are conducted in accordance with Government Auditing Standards promulgated by the 

Comptroller General of the United States and the Inspector General Act of 1978, as 

amended.

FY 2021 Ongoing Projects

1. FY 2021 Financial Statement Audit (Mandatory)

Background. The Intelligence Authorization Act of 2010 requires NGA to undergo an 

independent, full-scope financial statement audit annually. In accordance with the 

Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended by the Government Management 

Reform Act of 1994, the agency’s Inspector General (IG) or an independent certified 

public accounting firm determined by the IG is responsible for performing the audit. 

OIG contracted with an independent certified public accounting firm to perform the 

FY 2021 financial statement audit. The Audit Division will oversee the progress of 

the audit and ensure that it is performed in accordance with professional standards, 

Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requirements, and the terms of the 

contract.
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Objective. Provide an opinion on whether NGA’s financial statements are presented 

fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting 

principles. Based on federal financial statement audit requirements, the auditor will 

also assess NGA’s internal control over financial reporting and determine whether 

NGA complied with applicable provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant 

agreements.

2. FY 2021 FISMA Evaluation (Mandatory)

Background. FISMA requires that federal agencies establish information security 

policies and procedures to reduce information system security risks to an acceptable 

level and that system owners ensure that information security is addressed 

throughout the life cycle of each information system. In addition, FISMA requires the 

Inspector General or an independent external auditor conduct an annual 

independent evaluation to determine the effectiveness of the agency’s information 

security programs and practices, assess the agency’s compliance with FISMA, and 

report the results to OMB. OIG contracted with an independent certified public 

accounting firm to perform the FY 2021 FISMA evaluation. The Audit Division will 

oversee the progress of the evaluation and ensure that it is performed in accordance 

with professional standards, OMB requirements, and the terms of the contract.

Objectives. Evaluate NGA’s information security program and determine whether 

NGA implemented recommendations from the prior year’s evaluation. The 

evaluation will include testing of a sample of information systems to support the IG 

FISMA reporting metrics.

3. NGA’s Placements and Assignments Program

Background. The first goal of NGA’s 2025 Strategy is to “Inspire and grow our worldclass workforce.” NGA’s Placements and Assignments Program directly contributes 

to this goal by implementing a human-centered, mission-driven model to align 

mission requirements with employee career development and professional growth. 

The program is a Career Services activity focused on placing employees into 

specific positions to fulfill mission needs. Assignments include, but are not limited to,

internal and external assignments made through competitive selection and noncompetitive placement; joint duty rotations; and detail, matrix, and 24x7 

assignments. Assignments represent the predominant way through which 

employees gain experience at NGA.

Objective. Assess whether the development and implementation of NGA’s 

Placements and Assignments Program achieves its goals effectively and efficiently 

and supports related NGA plans for the workforce.

4. NGA’s Use and Control of Funds for Interagency Assisted Acquisitions

Background. The Economy Act, as codified in 31 U.S.C. § 1535 - Agency 

agreements, provides authority for federal organizations to order goods and services 

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the U.S. Government, and it does not interfere with the mission of the supplying 

organizations. NGA uses military interdepartmental purchase requests (MIPRs) for 

interagency agreements to procure goods or services for Economy Act orders. Prior 

OIG audits of MIPRs across DoD have identified deficiencies because of insufficient 

acquisition planning, inadequate determination and findings, and a lack of effective 

contract oversight.

Objectives. Determine whether NGA complied with applicable laws and regulations 

related to the use and control of funds for interagency acquisitions. Specifically, OIG

will assess the procedures NGA used to provide, receive, and monitor funding to 

other DoD and non-DoD agencies. In addition, OIG will determine whether NGA 

implemented adequate procedures for issuing, recording, reviewing, and reporting 

financial information related to interagency acquisitions.

5. Purchase Card Program

Background. The Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act requires the IG to 

conduct periodic risk assessments of the agency’s charge card programs to analyze 

the risk of illegal, improper, or erroneous purchases. Appropriate controls over 

government purchase cards and their use ensures transactions are appropriate and 

meet legal requirements.

Objectives. Determine (1) whether NGA’s internal controls over the purchase card 

program are properly designed and implemented and operating effectively to prevent 

and detect purchase card abuse or misuse, and (2) whether NGA government 

purchase card transactions are valid, properly authorized, and supported.

FY 2022 Mandatory Projects

1. FY 2022 Financial Statement Audit

Background. The Intelligence Authorization Act of 2010 requires NGA to undergo an 

independent full-scope financial statement audit annually. In accordance with the 

Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, as amended by the Government Management 

Reform Act of 1994, the agency’s IG or an independent certified public accounting 

firm determined by the IG is responsible for performing the audit.

Objective. Provide an opinion on whether NGA’s financial statements are presented 

fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting 

principles. Based on federal financial statement audit requirements, the auditor will 

also assess NGA’s internal control over financial reporting and determine whether 

NGA complied with applicable provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant 

agreements.
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2. FY 2022 FISMA Evaluation

Background. FISMA requires that federal agencies establish information security 

policies and procedures to reduce information system security risks to an acceptable 

level and that system owners ensure that information security is addressed 

throughout the life cycle of each information system. The act also requires that OIG 

or an independent external auditor conduct an annual independent evaluation to 

determine the effectiveness of the agency’s information security programs and 

practices, assess the agency’s compliance with FISMA, and report the results to 

OMB.

Objectives. Evaluate NGA’s information security program and determine whether 

NGA implemented recommendations from the prior year’s evaluation. The 

evaluation will include testing of a sample of information systems to support the IG 

FISMA reporting metrics.

3. Assessment of NGA’s Compliance with the PIIA

Background. PIIA was enacted in March 2020. PIIA repealed the Improper 

Payments Information Act of 2002, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery 

Act of 2010, Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 

2012, and the Fraud Reduction and Data Analytics Act of 2015. PIIA requires 

agencies to identify and report on programs and activities they administer that are 

susceptible to significant improper payments. Each agency’s IG is to determine 

whether the agency complied with PIIA by reviewing improper payment reporting in 

the agency’s annual Agency Financial Report or Performance and Accountability 

Report and accompanying materials.

Objective. Determine whether NGA was in compliance with PIIA for FY 2021.

4. External Peer Review of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) OIG Audit 

Organization

Background. Government Auditing Standards require an external peer review of 

audit organizations at least once every three years. NGA OIG auditors will lead the 

peer review of the NRO OIG Audit Organization along with auditors from the 

National Security Agency (NSA) and the Central Intelligence Agency OIGs.

Objective. Review the system of audit quality controls for the NRO OIG Audit 

Organization. The system of audit quality controls encompasses the organizational

structure, policies adopted, and procedures established to provide reasonable 

assurance of conformity with government auditing standards.
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FY 2022 Risk-Based Audits

1. NGA’s External Hiring Process

Background. Strategic human capital management plays a critical role in maximizing 

the agency’s performance and assuring its accountability to Congress and the 

nation. The Presidential Memorandum for Improving the Federal Recruitment and 

Hiring Process, dated 11 May 2010, called on executive departments and agencies 

to overhaul the way they recruit and hire the civilian workforce. In support of the 

Presidential Memorandum, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) developed 

the End-to-End Hiring Roadmap, which shows how the components of hiring are 

strategically integrated, provides step-by-step implementation instructions, and 

establishes key government-wide measures for effective hiring. As an IC agency, 

NGA faces additional obstacles when conducting external hiring, such as 

background checks and lengthy onboarding processes, which can affect NGA’s 

ability to compete with other federal agencies or the private sector.

Objective. Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of NGA’s management of the 

external hiring process.

2. IT Enterprise Managed Services (ITEMS) Contract

Background. The ITEMS contract is a multi-billion dollar effort to provide NGA with 

IT services and supplies. The ITEMS contract consists of four principal work areas, 

which include data center services, user facing services, enterprise management 

and cybersecurity services, and transportation services. The contract’s period of 

performance extends from FY 2014 to approximately FY 2022.

Objective. The objective is to determine whether NGA management of the ITEMS 

contract was effective in ensuring NGA obtained services and supplies efficiently 

and in accordance with federal and DoD regulations.

3. NGA’s Acquisition of Products and Services in Response to the COVID-19 

Pandemic

Background. Federal agencies have awarded contracts to support COVID-19 

response efforts. This includes contracts for goods and services to facilitate 

teleworking capabilities, such as for network improvements, CAC readers, and

government-furnished laptops; and personal protective equipment, such as face 

masks, hand sanitizer, and cleaning wipes. Acquisition regulations provide 

flexibilities during national emergencies and disasters, including the COVID-19 

pandemic; however, contracting during an emergency can present a unique set of 

challenges as officials can face pressure to provide critical goods and services as 

quickly as possible. A June 2020 Government Accountability Office review found 

that agencies purchased these goods and services predominantly on new contracts, 

which were competed less frequently than preexisting contracts. Less competition 

can lead to higher prices for contracted goods and services.
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Objective. Determine whether NGA procured products and services in response to 

the COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with applicable contracting requirements and 

at fair and reasonable prices.

4. Software License Management

Background. Across the Federal Government, IT spending continues to rise and 

much of it can be attributed to software license management. Research has shown

that, on average, unused software within organizations costs about $259 per system 

user account. In addition, exceeding the authorized license usage may lead to fines 

and penalties. Software license management is part of the agency’s overall software 

asset management capability and involves the process of reducing, documenting, 

and controlling total IT costs. In short, software license management is a plan to help 

monitor and maintain an organization’s various software licenses.

Objective. Determine whether NGA has implemented a software license 

management program to ensure that government resources are used efficiently.

5. GEOINT Search and Retrieval Program

Background. This proposed audit is the result of a complaint made to the 

Government Accountability Office’s FraudNet hotline regarding the management of 

the GEOINT Search and Retrieval (GSR) program. The GSR program’s goal is to 

enable efficient and effective discovery of GEOINT. Specifically, GSR is a set of 

services to search and retrieve content from NGA, the National System for 

Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG), and the Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence 

(ASG). The content types include, but are not limited to, topography (land), 

transportation, boundaries, GeoNames, human geography, aero (air), maritime 

(sea), elevation, collections/imagery (to include special collections), intelligence, 

open-source (social media), weather, cyber, and corporate (human resources, 

security, travel, etc.).

Objective. Determine whether NGA effectively and efficiently managed the GSR

Program in accordance with federal, DoD, IC, and NGA policies and procedures.

6. Personal Services Contracts

Background. The government is normally required to obtain its employees by direct 

hire under competitive appointment or other procedures required by the civil service 

laws. Unless authorized by law, Federal agencies are not permitted to award 

personal services contracts, which are characterized by the creation of an employeremployee relationship between the government and contractor personnel. There is a 

risk that support, expert, and consulting services contracts may be administered as 

personal services contracts if controls are not in place and operating effectively to 

prevent relatively continuous supervision and control of contractor employees by 

government personnel.
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Objective. Determine whether NGA complied with laws and regulations when 

awarding and administering support, expert, and consulting services contracts.

FY 2022 Reserve Audit

1. Civilian Pay

Background. NGA is required by law to abide by federal pay limits. Federal 

Government employee pay may consist of several components, such as base pay, 

total pay, locality pay, premium pay, allowances and differences, and awards and

incentives. On 10 March 2021, an NGA Executive Decision Board briefing identified 

a civilian pay shortfall for FY 2021. Factors contributing to this shortfall included 

unprogrammed pay raises, Federal Employees Retirement System tax, award floor 

increases by OPM, and higher average full-time equivalent costs.

Objective. Assess the sufficiency of NGA’s budget for civilian pay.
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INSPECTIONS DIVISION

The OIG Inspections Division evaluates, reviews, and analyzes NGA’s programs and 

activities, including its authorities, policies, procedures, and controls. The division 

provides independent assessments of the reliability of information, compliance with 

regulations and policies, management of resources, and achievement of program 

results. In addition, the division participates in joint inspections with other federal OIGs.

FY 2021 Ongoing Inspections

1. Classification and Declassification Review (Mandatory)

Background. The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, § 6721, 

Inspectors General Reports on Classification, requires, “Not less than once per year 

in each of the three fiscal years immediately following the date of the enactment of 

this Act ...,” NGA, as a covered Inspector General, “shall submit to the 

congressional intelligence committees a report that includes analyses of 

declassification efforts within the agency.”

Objectives. Determine the accuracy of NGA’s application of classification and 

handling markers on a representative sample of finished reports, including such 

reports that are compartmented; the agency’s compliance with declassification 

procedures; and the effectiveness of NGA processes for identifying topics of public 

or historical importance that merit prioritization for a declassification review.

2. GEOINT Standards

Background. A GEOINT standards process enables discovery, access, integration, 

dissemination, exploitation, and interoperability of GEOINT. In June 2015, the NGA 

Director—in his role as GEOINT functional manager—issued NSG Directive 3201, 

The Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Functional Manager Standards Assessment 

(GFMSA) Program, to the NSG. The directive states, “The GFMSA defines and 

implements NSG methods and processes to assess and assert information 

technology (IT) and national security systems (NSS), referred to as IT, conformance 

with GEOINT data and service standards within the Department of Defense (DoD) 

and/or the Intelligence Community.”

Objective. Assess whether NGA is compliant with NSG Directive 3201.

3. COVID-19 Response

Background. OIG is conducting several inspections evaluating NGA’s planning, 

preparedness, response, and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. These 

inspections will inform leadership and provide opportunities to improve on NGA’s 

response to future pandemics or emergencies. 
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Objectives.

 Telework Policy: Evaluate NGA's current telework posture and the agency's 

application of telework policy before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 IT Systems and Capabilities: Evaluate the effectiveness of NGA's IT 

capabilities and processes in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and 

whether NGA's IT capabilities are effectively postured for future pandemics.

This inspection was absorbed into the Audit Division’s FY 2021 Audit of 

Maintaining Cybersecurity in the COVID-19 Telework Environment.

 Innovation Initiatives: Evaluate whether there were communications 

between OVI and CIO-T to address the agency’s efforts in responding to the 

COVID-19 pandemic. 

 Re-imagining Reconstitution and Recovery: Evaluate NGA’s reconstitution 

of the workforce in regard to CDC guidelines and NGA COVID-19-related 

policies; determine how NGA is preparing for another pandemic situation; and 

determine NGA’s lessons learned during and following the COVID-19 

pandemic. OIG combined this inspection with NGA’s Mission Impact 

inspection and is performing it under the title of Reconstitution, Recovery, and 

Mission Impact.

 Mission Impact: Evaluate how NGA’s core missions were affected by the 

COVID-19 pandemic.

4. Joint IG Inspection of the Aerospace Data Facility Colorado (ADF-C)

Background. The NGA OIG is participating in the interagency inspection of ADF-C

led by the NSA OIG. ADF-C provides accurate, relevant, and timely GEOINT 

products in support of national security. ADF-C is a multi-mission facility responsible 

for supporting worldwide defense operations and multiagency collection, analysis, 

reporting, and dissemination of intelligence information. It provides data to defense, 

intelligence, and civil agencies supporting the U.S. Government and its allies. 

Generally, the joint inspection of the ADF-C is conducted on a three-year cycle. The 

ADF-C was last inspected in 2016. The scope of the inspection includes the 

following functional areas: command topics, mission operations, mission systems, 

infrastructure, communications and computers, security, continuity of operations, 

financial management, resource programs, and intelligence oversight.

Objectives. Follow-up on findings from the previous inspection and determine 

ADF-C’s effectiveness and efficiency.
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FY 2022 Risk-Based Inspections

1. NGA Support Teams (NST) Governance and Support

Background. The agency established NSTs in late 2001 to provide strong forward 

support of GEOINT operations to combatant commands and military services. NGA 

NSTs also successfully support intelligence agencies, international partners, nonDoD agencies, and service intelligence centers, including the NSG and ASG. NGA 

invests significant resources in the NSTs in terms of personnel and locations.

NST support changed in 2015 because of shifts in NGA’s mission focus, and NSTs 

have submitted coinciding concerns about staffing to the OIG. OIG will evaluate how 

well each NST is operating and supporting the warfighter. OIG selected the U.S. 

Central Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command NSTs for initial review.

Objectives. Assess the overall effectiveness of NST operational support to U.S. 

Central Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command missions and assess staffing in 

the NSTs’ organizational structure.

2. Assessment of NGA’s Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Data Labeling, 

Testing, and Evaluation and Other DoD Parallel Efforts

Background. NGA has been working AI efforts for data labeling, testing, and 

evaluation in parallel with DoD efforts conducted for similar effects as DoD was 

developing a plan to transition these capabilities to intelligence community partners. 

Objective. Assess NGA’s use of AI for data labeling, testing, and evaluation and 

alignment with DoD parallel efforts.

3. Commercial GEOINT Investments

Background. NGA released an updated Commercial GEOINT Strategy in 2018, in 

which the Agency stated its Commercial GEOINT vision as being “delivered at the 

speed of decision making built into our business.” The Agency intended for this 

updated strategy to “enable the NSG to better understand the world by leveraging 

commercial GEOINT capabilities.” The strategy further emphasized embracing new 

suppliers and services by working with the intelligence community, combatant 

commands, military services, and federal civil partners to employ the best mix of 

commercial and national sources to secure strategic competitive advantage and 

outpace our adversaries. By collaborating with partners, NGA will take full advantage 

of commercial GEOINT to satisfy mission needs and maximize the efficiency of 

integrated architecture.

Objective. Evaluate the effectiveness of commercial GEOINT investments in 

securing strategic competitive advantage and outpacing our adversaries.
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FY 2022 Reserve Inspections

1. NGA’s AI, Automation, and Augmentation (AAA) Program

Background. NGA began exploring the potential of data science techniques and 

tactics, especially AAA, more than a decade ago, leading to the establishment of an 

initiative in 2017 to treat data as a strategic asset, leverage advanced capabilities, 

and develop a data-enabled workforce. This inspection is intended to determine 

effectiveness of the agency in providing appropriate wording to Congress on the 

progress of directed actions regarding the AAA program.

Objective. Evaluate the AAA program’s mechanisms for allocating funding,

measuring progress, and reporting on program status.

2. Joint IG Inspection and Outreach Effort for NRO Aerospace Data Facility 

Southwest (ADF-SW)

Background. During routine coordination with OIG partners at NRO, leadership at 

NRO suggested a joint inspection and outreach effort for the ADF-SW facility. 

ADF-SW is a multi-mission facility responsible for supporting worldwide defense 

operations and multiagency collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination of 

intelligence information. It provides data to defense, intelligence, and civil agencies 

supporting the U.S. Government and its allies. A joint inspection provides a unique 

IG opportunity for an NRO–NGA partnership to evaluate the site’s functional areas. 

Those functional areas will include command topics, mission operations, mission 

systems, infrastructure, communications and computers, security, continuity of 

operations, financial management, resource programs, training, and intelligence 

oversight. The joint IG outreach aids in enhancing a shared agency awareness of 

the site’s key functional areas.

Objective. Evaluate programs and operations to ensure delivery of high-quality 

products that are timely, relevant, and responsive to the issues of customers and 

stakeholders.

FY 2021 Ongoing Quick Look Inspections

1. SI Quality Control of Contractor Badging

Background. NGA's Security and Installations Directorate (SI) may expose the 

agency to security and procurement risks if it mismanages contractor badging. NGA

Instruction (NGAI) 5210.8, Physical Security Program, establishes policy, assigns 

responsibilities, and provides procedures for managing the physical security of NGA 

sensitive compartmented information facilities, compartmented areas, and collateral 

areas. The instruction applies to all NGA civilian employees, military service 

members, employees from other government agencies permanently assigned to 

NGA, and contractors.
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Objective. Determine whether SI is properly managing contractor badging in 

accordance with NGAI 5210.8.

2. Deployment and Overtime Pay

Background. Pay and compensation are areas that can lead to employee 

satisfaction. OIG identified a potential pervasive issue in the premium pay arena.

This inspection is intended to determine if NGA deployment and overtime pay are 

administered appropriately and to DoD instructions and federal regulations. 

Objective. Assess NGA’s pay limit for employees as it relates to deployment, 

overtime, and other types of premium pay.

FY 2022 Quick Look Inspections

1. Polygraph

Background. OIG will evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the quality control 

and oversight of the agency’s polygraph program, which can identify violations or 

admissions of criminal activity by subjects during polygraph examinations. The 

polygraph program is required to implement the standards and processes defined in 

10 U.S.C. §1564a, IC Policy Guidance 704.6, DoD Directive 5210.48, and DoD 

Instruction 5210.91. 

Objectives. Initially, the OIG will examine SI’s quality control and oversight 

procedures to ensure that polygraphers administer examinations fairly and 

consistently. Additionally, will assess the adequacy of SI’s compliance with policies 

and procedures for reporting to required authorities, and specifically for reporting 

admissions of violations or criminal activity made by subjects during polygraph 

examinations.

2. NGA’s Oversight and Quality Control of Equipment Security and Access 

Control

Background. The inspection will consider the agency’s oversight and quality control 

processes and procedures regarding equipment security and access control based 

on complaints submitted to the OIG.

Objective. Examine the effectiveness of NGA’s oversight and quality control for 

equipment security and access control.

3. Small Business Use of Contractors

Background. The use of contractors by small businesses for acquisition contracts is 

regulated by NGA Instruction (NGAI) 5040.1, Small Business Programs, which 

incorporates federal guidelines as specified by Federal Acquisition Regulation 
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§125.6, DoD Instruction (DoDI) 4205.01, Department of Defense Small Business 

Programs, and other acquisition-related regulations. 

Objectives. Evaluate the agency’s compliance and adherence with NGAI 5040.
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Appendix A. Table of Planned Projects by Component

FY 2022 Planned Projects

Component

A

CIO-T

Q

FM

HD

IA

OCS

OGC

RS

SI

Audit Division

Financial Statement Audit (Mandatory) ● ● ● ●

FISMA Evaluation (Mandatory) ● ●

Assessment of Compliance with PIIA 

(Mandatory) ●

External Hiring Process ●

ITEMS Contract ● ●

Acquisition of Products and Services in 

Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic ● ● ● ●

Software License Management ● ●

GSR Program ● ●

Personal Service Contracts ●

Civilian Pay (Reserve) ●

Inspections Division

NGA Support Teams (NST) Governance 

and Support ● ●

Assessment of NGA’s Use of Artificial 

Intelligence (AI) for Data Labeling, 

Testing, and Evaluation and Other DoD 

Parallel Efforts

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Commercial GEOINT Investments ● ● ● ●

AAA Program (Reserve) ● ● ●

Joint Inspection and Outreach Effort for 

NRO ADF-SW (Reserve) ● ● ● ●

Polygraph ● ● ●

Oversight and Quality Control of 

Equipment Security and Access Control ● ●

Small Business Use of Contractors ●

Note: This table reflects components of primary consideration, but any component may be 

subject to any of the listed projects.
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Appendix B. Abbreviations

AAA Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Augmentation

ADF-C Aerospace Data Facility Colorado

ADF-SW Aerospace Data Facility Southwest

AI Artificial Intelligence

ASG Allied System for Geospatial-Intelligence

COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019

DoD Department of Defense

FISMA Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014

GEOINT geospatial intelligence

GFMSA Geospatial Intelligence Functional Manager Standards Assessment

GSR GEOINT Search and Retrieval

IG Inspector General

IC Intelligence Community

IT information technology

ITEMS IT Enterprise Management Services

MIPR military interdepartmental purchase request

NGAI NGA Instruction

NRO National Reconnaissance Office

NSA National Security Agency

NSG National System for Geospatial Intelligence

NSS national security systems

NST NGA Support Teams

OIG Office of Inspector General

OMB Office of Management and Budget

OPM Office of Personnel Management

PIIA Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019

SI Security and Installations Directorate

U.S.C. United States Code
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