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Audit of NRC's Information Technology Governance

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
OIG-14-A-04
Report Type
Audit
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Nuclear Regulatory Commission OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Recommendations

Revise the IPEC and ITB charters to more clearly define:• Roles and responsibilities.• The evaluation, approval, and decision followup process.

Revise NRC Management Directive 2.8 to include:• Current IT governance stakeholder requirements.• A definition of IT governance, structure, and processes.

Update and finalize the CONOPS to be consistent with current practice, including a schedule for full implementation.

Develop and implement a comprehensive IT governancecommunication strategy that:• Promotes buy in from regional and program office stakeholders by requesting feedback.• Clearly explains the policies and procedures of the IPEC and ITB charters, as well as the CONOPS, to all stakeholders.• Provides easily retrievable access to the updated charters and CONOPS.