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PLRD-82-28 1 (1981-12-31)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabcvm0001 and id is 1 raw text is: 0545-UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFCE RWASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 RELEASED AND RADINEWS DIVISION . by the -; b-2056e2DECEMBER 31,1981 B-205652 The Honorable David F. Emery House of Representatives 117351 Dear Mr. Emery: Subject: Alleged Fraud and Mismanagement in the Office of Industrial Security International, Brussels, Belgium (PLRD-82-28) In your May 15, 1981, letter you[iasked us to review and comment on several allegations made by a constituent who, until recently, had been assigned to the Office of Industrial Security International, Brussels, Belgium. The allegations involved the activities of the constituent's supervisor and the overall opera- tions of the Brussels office. In addition, the correspondence you furnished us showed that the constituent disputed the findings of the Inspector General of the Defense Logistics Agency who investi- gated the matter. Our examination of pertinent records relating to this case showed that the Inspector General had generally made a comprehen- sive and objective investigation. The Agency's General Counsel later made an independent review of the investigative report and concluded that all of the allegations had been addressed to the fullest extent possible, given the resources available. With regard to the supervisor's activities, the Inspector General's investigation failed to substantiate the majority of the allegations. Although some were confirmed, there was no evidence to support the allegation of fraud. Our followup inquiry established that the supervisor had been censured by his super- visors for judgment that was neither prudent nor in consonance with regulations. We also found that prompt action had been taken to recover the overpayments which resulted from errors in the super- visor's travel vouchers. With respect to allegations concerning the overall operations of the Brussels office, the Inspector General's investigation substantiated some, but not others. Problem areas were developed and described fully in the investigative report. In checking, we found that the Agency had issued written directives to correct most of the deficiencies. (943124) 679 ~

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