The document provides an audit update from the National Science Foundation’s Office of Inspector General (NSF OIG), presented by Mark Bell and Ken Lish on October 23, 2020. It outlines the structure and focus of the NSF OIG’s audit operations, mentioning key personnel and the overall federal audit environment. The presentation covers the OIG's current work plan, with emphasis on ongoing and recent audits impacting the recipient community, such as standard grant audits, audits related to COVID-19, the Graduate Research Fellowship Program, EPSCoR, and government-owned equipment.
Additionally, it addresses compliance with relevant federal regulations and NSF policies, referencing specific code sections (e.g., 2 CFR §200.430 and §200.405) and NSF’s Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide. The document also touches on the OIG’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of whistleblower information, and case studies illustrating key audit findings. The presentation concludes by inviting collaboration in eliminating fraud and improving management, and provides contact information and resources for further inquiry.
