United States Marshals Service's Use of Independent Contractors as Guards

Audit Report 05-24
May 2005
Office of the Inspector General


Appendix VII

Auditee’s Response


May 2, 2005



MEMORANDUM TO: Guy K. Zimmerman
Assistant Inspector General
   for Audit
 
FROM: Benigno G. Reyna
Director
 
SUBJECT: Response to Draft Evaluation Report - United States Marshals Service's Use of Independent Contractors as Guards
 

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft audit report entitled: United States Marshals Service's Use of Independent Contractors as Guards. We have reviewed the report and are in agreement with all of the recommendations. We will be taking the necessary steps to implement the changes. It should be noted that some of the recommendations will require the concurrence and assistance of the Department of Justice, Office of Management and Budget and Congress.

My staff has asked me to commend your office on the constructive way this audit was conducted and the level of understanding of this complex issue that was evident in the recommendations. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this response, please contact Isabel Howell, Audit Liaison, at (202) 307-9744.

Attachment

cc: Matthew P. Grady
Acting Regional Audit Manager

Isabel Howell
Audit Liaison

Richard P. Theis, Acting Director
DOJ Audit Liaison Office



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