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About OIG Audits and Reviews

The Office of the Inspector General conducts and supervises audits relating to Smithsonian programs and operations.  At least annually, we conduct an analysis to identify high-risk areas for review to provide assurance that the Institution's programs and operations are working efficiently and effectively.  The results of this analysis are published as the annual audit plan.  OIG audits are conducted in accordance with Government Audit Standards, promulgated by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.  The OIG also monitors the external audit of the Institution's financial statements and contracts out reviews of the Institution's information security practices.


Related documents:

OIG FY13 Audit Plan

Understanding the Audit Process

Audit Archive

Recent Audits and Reviews

FY 2012 Evaluation of the Smithsonian's Information Security Program, Issued June 3, 2013

OIG Quality Assurance Memo for the Independent Auditor's Financial Statements Audit, Issued March 29, 2013

The Smithsonian Institution Should Strengthen Travel Related Policies and Procedures, Issued March 8, 2013

Management Advisory Regarding Portable Computer Encryption, Issued March 4, 2013

Greater Efficiencies and Increased Oversight Needed for the NMAAHC Construction Management Process, Issued September 28, 2012

The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Needs to Improve Its Financial Management Operations, Issued September 28, 2012

Management Advisory Regarding ARTLAB+ Stolen Laptops, Issued September 14, 2012

Management Advisory on the Audit of the Smithsonian's Use of Consulting Services, Issued June 29, 2012

Management Advisory Regarding Required COTR Training, Issued June 28, 2012

Smithsonian Institution Information Security Program, Issued May 15, 2012

The Smithsonian Should Streamline and Standardize Its Architect/Engineer Contract Modification Process, Issued May 11, 2012

Annual Audit of Travel Expenses of the Board of Regents for Fiscal Year 2011, Issued April 27, 2012

Quality Assurance Letter on FY 2011 Financial Statement Audit, Issued March 30, 2012

Non-Senior Staff Travel Oversight Needs Improvement, Issued March 30, 2012

Collections Stewardship of the National Collections at the National Museum of American History – Preservation and Physical Security, Issued September 30, 2011

Use of Social Media, Issued September 28, 2011

Collections Stewardship at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Issued September 12, 2011

Smithsonian Enterprises Financial Management, Issued September 7, 2011

Management Advisory on Controls Over Admission-Related Cash Receipts at the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Issued July 1, 2011

Management Advisory Regarding OFEO Service Agreements with Smithsonian Enterprises Retail Operations, Issued June 8, 2011

Quality Assurance Letter on FY 2010 Financial Statement Audit, Issued March 30, 2011

Smithsonian Institution Information Security Program, Issued March 15 ,2011

Stewardship of the Collections at the National Museum of American History - Inventory Controls, Issued February 8, 2011



Earlier audits are available in our Audit Archive.