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The United States Coast Guard Needs to Determine the Impact and Effectiveness of Its Streamlined Inspection Program

Submitting OIG: 
Department of Homeland Security OIG
Report Description: 
The United States Coast Guard (Coast Guard) has a process to enroll vessels in the Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP) in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R). However, the Coast Guard cannot demonstrate that the oversight functions it uses ensure SIP-enrolled vessels remain in continuous compliance with the C.F.R.
Date Issued: 
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Agency Reviewed / Investigated: 
Department of Homeland Security
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number: 
OIG-23-46
Component, if applicable: 
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Location(s): 
Agency-Wide
Type of Report: 
Audit
Questioned Costs: 
$0
Funds for Better Use: 
$0
Number of Recommendations: 
3
Report updated under NDAA 5274: 
No
Additional Details Link: 
https://www.oig.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/assets/2023-09/OIG-23-46-Aug23.pdf

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number Recommendation Status Significant Recommendation Additional Details
1 Open No
We recommend the United States Coast Guard require the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance to develop and implement key performance indicators to facilitate the systematic assessment and evaluation of the Streamlined Inspection Program.
2 Open No
We recommend the United States Coast Guard require the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance to collect and evaluate relevant and accurate Streamlined Inspection Program outcomes to ensure the program is operating as intended.
3 Open No
We recommend the United States Coast Guard require the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance to evaluate the impact the Streamlined Inspection Program has on the Coast Guard’s mission and resources and ensure: (a) reported outcomes are accurate; and (b) the most beneficial alternative inspection program is used to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Coast Guard’s inspection process.
Displaying 3 of 3 Recommendations