ASPR Established Adequate Controls for Maintaining Physical Security and Inventory Records at Stockpile Site B

Why OIG Did This Audit

• Between 1999 and 2018, the Strategic National Stockpile (Stockpile) was managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). During that time, we identified several systemic issues, such as the Stockpile’s inventory system inaccurately tracking the movement and location of items.
• In 2018, HHS transferred responsibility for the Stockpile from CDC to the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR). Changes in operational responsibility can create new risks that require implementation of mitigating controls.
• This audit is the second in a series that examines whether ASPR established adequate controls for maintaining (1) physical security over selected Stockpile Site B and (2) its records of inventory.

What OIG Found

ASPR established adequate controls for maintaining physical security and inventory records at Stockpile Site B. For example, ASPR actively monitors the site's camera systems and restricts access to the site to maintain physical security. In addition, we identified no discrepancies during our inventory review and were able to accurately locate and identify each sample item.

What OIG Recommends

This report contains no recommendations.

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