Department of Justice Conference Expenditures

Audit Report 07-42
September 2007
Office of the Inspector General

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Background
Audit Approach and Objectives
CHAPTER 2: CONFERENCE COSTS
DOJ Conference Lists Compiled by JMD
Conference Universe and Selection
Conference Cost Categories
Conclusion
Recommendations
CHAPTER 3: JUSTIFICATIONS
Justifications for Internally Planned FBI Events
OJP and COPS Justifications for Contracts and Awards
CHAPTER 4: SITE COMPARISONS
Analysis of Conference Site Comparisons
Conclusion
Recommendations
CHAPTER 5: EXTERNAL EVENT PLANNING
Procurement and Costs
Conclusion
Recommendations
CHAPTER 6: FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Itemized Food and Beverage Costs
Per Diem Meal Deductions
Conclusion
Recommendations
CHAPTER 7: AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
Equipment Costs
Labor and Other Costs
Conclusion
CHAPTER 8: REGISTRATION FEES
Analysis
Conclusion
Recommendation

STATEMENT ON INTERNAL CONTROLS

APPENDICES:

  1. OBJECTIVES, SCOPE, AND METHODOLOGY

  2. SCHEDULE OF DOLLAR-RELATED FINDINGS

  3. CONFERENCE FACTS AND SUMMARIES

  4. ACRONYMS

  5. CONSOLIDATED DOJ RESPONSE TO AUDIT REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS

  6. OIG SUMMARY AND ANALYSIS OF ACTIONS NECESSARY TO CLOSE REPORT


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