Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report the Congress

By Sundro, Linda G.

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Title:	Office of Inspector General Semiannual Report the Congress
Author:	Sundro, Linda G.
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Language:	English
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Executive Summary: This is the first semiannual report for the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the National Science Foundation (NSF). It summarizes the major activities and accomplishments of the office from April 1, 1989 to September 30, 1989. The Foundation is an independent agency, established in 1950, to promote and advance scientific progress by sponsoring research and education in science and engineering. NSF is led by the National Science Board, which makes policy decisions, and by its Director, who is responsible for day-to-day administration of the agency. The Inspector General reports to the Board.

Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER TO THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION ................ 1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. The National Science Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1. NSF Organization and Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. NSF's Impact on Research and Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. GrowthinNSFBudget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 ProposalActivity ..........................................................4. Office of Audit and Oversight ................................................4. Establishment of the Office of Inspector General ................................. -5 The Inspector General's First-Year Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. AUDITS ....................................................................-9 FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE AUDITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. New Grants Suspended to California Museum ....................................9 Accounting System Found Inadequate .........................................1 0 Scientist's Dispute Over Grant Charges Resolved ................................ 11 Poor Accounting Practices Result in Questioned Costs ............................ 11 MANAGEMENT AUDITS ..................................................... 12 Foundation's Fourth Quarter Spending Found Appropriate ......................... 12 Poor Manual Time and Attendance Procedures Result in Automation of Records ............................................... 12 Management Review at Observatory Results in Improved Operations ................1 3 INVESTIGATIONS ........................................................... 14 Fraudulent Reimbursement Vouchers Generated .................................1 4 Scientist Censured for Misrepresenting Preliminary Scientific Findings in Grant Application ................................... 15 SIGNIFICANT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM PREVIOUS SEMIANNUAL REPORTS ................................................1 6 AGENCY REFUSALS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE ...........1 6