Maintenance of depots: DOD should improve pandemic plans and publish working capital policy
Actions to meet the intent of the recommendation have not been taken or are planned, or actions that partially meet the intent of the recommendation have been taken.
The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisitions and Sustainment agreed with this recommendation and, in accordance with the Ministry’s corrective action plan of July 2021, is developing guidelines to ensure that the workforce Civilian depot work identified as mission critical are aware of their status and are expected to maintain their normal work schedule during a long-term crisis affecting the DoD. This orientation is expected to be completed by December 31, 2021.
Actions that meet the intent of the recommendation have been taken.
The Department of Defense (DOD) endorsed the recommendation and, in June 2021, created a website that includes the most recent guidance, information and resources available to DOD members, workforce civilians, the defense industrial base and the general public with regard to COVID. -19. The ministry said it will continue to use this platform to provide clear advice to all DOD members before and during any long-term crisis to help continue operations and minimize confusion among the workforce. -work.
Actions to meet the intent of the recommendation have not been taken or are planned, or actions that partially meet the intent of the recommendation have been taken.
The Marine Corps Commander agreed with this recommendation and, in accordance with the Ministry’s Corrective Action Plan of July 2021, the Marine Depot Maintenance Command is preparing a lessons learned report to inform the development of a business continuity plan. (COOP) to deal with future pandemics. . They expect to complete the lessons learned report and the COOP by December 31, 2021.
Actions to meet the intent of the recommendation have not been taken or are planned, or actions that partially meet the intent of the recommendation have been taken.
The Marine Corps commander agreed with this recommendation and, in accordance with the ministry’s corrective action plan of July 2021, the Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) is developing exercises to mitigate the impacts of the pandemic on production. Due to the nature of depository operations, the majority of the workforce is not eligible for telecommuting. Production execution depends on on-site labor and the support of supply chains that are affected by the actions and decisions of external organizations. MDMC plans to incorporate these exercises into a business continuity plan that will be distributed to external organizations that contribute to MDMC’s supply chain by December 31, 2021.
Actions that meet the intent of the recommendation have been taken.
The Department of Defense agreed with the recommendation, and in May 2021, the Commander of the Fleet Readiness Center developed a pandemic response plan and included it in his contingency plan. Specifically, COMFRC received, reviewed and archived lessons learned from its subordinate commands and depots and monitored these entities to ensure lessons learned were implemented. Based on the lessons learned, COMFRC developed and included the “Annex E – Pandemic Response Plan” in its Business Continuity Implementation Plan. The annex provides a framework for business continuity for the COMFRC headquarters and its depots by identifying actions and responsibilities that will help minimize the impact of a pandemic. Improving depot guidance, updating contingency plans to deal with a long-term crisis affecting the depot’s workforce, and using lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic to developing exercises will help depots protect the workforce and maintain productivity in a future crisis.
Actions to meet the intent of the recommendation have not been taken or are planned, or actions that partially meet the intent of the recommendation have been taken.
The Commander of Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) agreed with this recommendation and, in accordance with the Ministry’s corrective action plan of July 2021, is taking the following actions. First, COMFRC is developing Business Continuity Plan (COOP) exercises to be performed annually by COMFRC and Fleet Readiness Centers to support productivity during any long-term crisis affecting the workforce. deposit. The exercises will validate capabilities, including notification and implementation, decision making, emergency relocation, order of succession, delegation of authority, replenishment and other plans and procedures related to the COOP. During COOP exercises, COMFRC and its subordinate commands will verify the availability, capacity and usability of resources designated by COOP and ensure that other COMFRC facilities remain in a constant state of readiness. COMFRC expects actions to be completed by December 12, 2021.
Actions to meet the intent of the recommendation have not been taken or are planned, or actions that partially meet the intent of the recommendation have been taken.
The Air Force has agreed with this recommendation and, in accordance with the ministry’s corrective action plan of July 2021, is taking three actions. First, the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) is revising existing business continuity plans to incorporate higher headquarters guidelines, more detailed pandemic-specific contingencies, and 2021 Air Force Material Command telecommuting guidelines. Second, AFSC is replacing desktops with laptops as quickly as cost restrictions will better maintain telecommuting operations and help maintain readiness. Finally, the AFSC identifies key critical positions to maintain essential mission functions during a pandemic. The Air Force plans to complete these actions by fiscal year 2022.
Actions to meet the intent of the recommendation have not been taken or are planned, or actions that partially meet the intent of the recommendation have been taken.
The Air Force has agreed with this recommendation and, in accordance with the Ministry’s corrective action plan of July 2021, is taking the following actions. First, the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), in conjunction with the installation wings, will conduct business continuity plan exercises. These exercises will integrate long-term crisis responses into the existing timeline and use lessons learned to improve clarity of protracted pandemic contingencies. Second, AFSC will also increase pandemic response preparedness by periodically testing telework readiness as part of its annual exercises. The Air Force plans to complete these actions by fiscal 2022.
Actions to meet the intent of the recommendation have not been taken or are planned, or actions that partially meet the intent of the recommendation have been taken.
The Under Secretary of Defense (Controller) (OUSD (C)) agreed with this recommendation and issued a revised DOD cash management policy in June 2021. DOD plans to incorporate the revised policy into the regulations on the financial management of the Ministry of Defense by December 2021.
