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Audit of NRC's Premium Class Travel

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
OIG-08-A-16
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
View report on Oversight.gov

Recommendations

Update Management Directive 14.1 to:• Clearly identify premium travel authorizing officials.• Clarify “Delegation of Authority” and require this to be in written form.• Clarify the 14-hour rule, specifically the rest period.

Issue interim guidance to accomplish the intent of Recommendation 1, pending revision of Management Directive 14.1.

Provide annual training on premium travel requirements to travelers and supervisors involved in premium travel. This training should include:• Who can authorize.• What makes it justified.• What documentation is required.

Develop and implement internal controls to ensure that properauthorization, justification, and documentation exist beforeissuing premium travel air tickets.

Develop and implement internal controls to ensure that travelvoucher packages include itineraries.