In June 2007, information was received from a whistleblower through a hotline alleging millions of dollars in lost and stolen property and gross mismanagement of property at Indian Health Service (IHS), an operating division of the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). A forensic audit and related investigation were conducted to: (1) determine whether one could substantiate the allegation of lost and stolen property at IHS and identify examples of wasteful purchases; and (2) identify the key causes of any loss, theft, or waste. Kutz analyzed IHS property records from FY 2004-2007, conducted a full physical inventory at IHS headquarters, and statistically tested inventory of IT equipment at 7 IHS field locations in 2007 and 2008. Includes recommend. Ill.
In June 2007, information was received from a whistleblower through a hotline alleging millions of dollars in lost and stolen property and gross mismanagement of property at Indian Health Service (IHS), an operating division of the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS). A forensic audit and re...