Key Recurring Management Issues Identified in Audits of Iraq Reconstruction Efforts

Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR): Key Recurring Management Issues Identified in Audits of Iraq Reconstruction Efforts, July 27, 2008

  • “As of July 2008, the U.S. Congress had appropriated approximately $50 billion for all relief and reconstruction activities. As of July 31, 2008, SIGIR and its predecessor (CPA-IG) have issued 122 audit reports. SIGIR decided to evaluate its overall body of work to identify issues that may help guide improvements in the ongoing Iraq reconstruction efforts. SIGIR has identified four broad recurring issues that were the key contributing causes to the deficiencies noted in the body of SIGIR’s audit work: (1) The need to better understand the problems associated with implementing reconstruction programs in an unstable security environment. (2) The impact of not having an integrated management structure to provide clear lines of authority on program coordination and successful delivery of projects. (3) The importance of anticipating staffing needs and reducing staff turnover. (4) Recognition of how essential working closely with host governments is to the long-term success of U.S. investments in reconstruction projects.”
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