The indicator measures the extent to which OIG investigations result in credible information for prosecutors or Department management to consider remedies related to the investigations. It is computed by dividing the number of investigative cases completed in the fiscal year that were referred for criminal, civil, or administrative action, or where allegations were unfounded by the total number of investigative cases that were completed. Investigative cases are case files opened to investigate an alleged violation of a federal criminal or civil statute or regulation/policy. Referred for criminal, civil, or administrative action means that the investigation developed enough evidence of a violation and was taken to a criminal or civil prosecutor (typically an Assistant United States Attorney) for prosecutorial consideration or referred to Department management for consideration of administrative action. This data is maintained in OIG's Case Management System.

The indicator measures the extent to which OIG prioritizes its audit resources to address the most serious management and performance challenges facing the Department. It is computed by dividing the number of audits and evaluations initiated during the fiscal year that address the issues published each October in OIG's Top Management Challenges report by the total number initiated.

This indicator reflects the result of the Financial Statement Audit. The goal is to receive an “unmodified” audit opinion. There are several types of audit opinions: (1) unmodified, in which the Auditor concludes that the Financial Statements give a true and fair view in accordance with the financial reporting framework used for the preparation and presentation of the Financial Statements [SCORE = 1]; (2) modified, in which the Auditor encounters a situation that does not comply with generally accepted accounting principles, however, the rest of the financial statements are fairly presented [SCORE = -1]; and (3) disclaimer, which is issued when the Auditor cannot form, and refuses to present, an opinion on the financial statements [SCORE = 0].

A key measure of the value of OIG’s work is its dollar return on investment. Financial benefits include: (1) questioned costs agreed to by management, (2) funds put to better use, and (3) administrative, civil, and criminal recoveries.

This indicator measures the number of the Department's acquisition workforce members receiving targeted training on innovative and underutilized procurement and program management techniques through the acquisition innovation lab (The Lab).

Ensure Trusted Internet connection (TIC) service meets TIC 2.0 requirement's TIC 2.0 compliance of (59/60) is based on the DHS FY17 TIC Capability Validation (TCV) report critical controls.

Perform IT Security Compliance Reviews of all OUs and assessments. Assessments include analyses, reviews, and assessments, including an RMF Continuous Monitoring.

Ensures external network traffic passing through a TIC or Managed Trusted Internet Protocol Services (MTIPS) provider.

During FY 2018, OIG continued its effort to close old cases and address investigations in a more timely manner. Investigators were diverted from working lower priority cases to address older cases. To improve operations, OIG is hiring additional investigative staff, and will continue to work to meet this metric in FY 2019.