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18th Annual Awards CeremonyOctober 22nd 2015
18th Annual Awards CeremonyOctober 22nd 2015
Ronald Reagan Building Amphitheatre1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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CIGIE AwArds – 2015Order of Events
Presentation of Colors and National Anthem
Welcoming RemarksKathy A. Buller
CIGIE Awards Program Co-ChairInspector General, Peace Corps
Keynote AddressThe Honorable Loretta Lynch
Attorney General
Special Category Awards PresentationThe Honorable Michael E. Horowitz
CIGIE ChairInspector General, U.S. Department of Justice
Allison LernerCIGIE Vice Chair
Inspector General, National Science Foundation
Alexander Hamilton AwardGaston L. Gianni, Jr. Better Government Award
Glenn/Roth Exemplary Service AwardSentner Award for Dedication and Courage
June Gibbs Brown Career Achievement AwardIndividual Accomplishment Award
Barry R. Snyder Joint Award
CIGIE Awards PresentationThe Honorable Michael E. Horowitz
CIGIE Chair, Inspector General U.S. Department of Justice
Allison LernerCIGIE Vice Chair, Inspector General, National Science Foundation
Closing RemarksThe Honorable Kathleen Tighe
CIGIE Awards Program Co-Chair, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Education
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Loretta E. Lynch. was sworn in as the 83rd Attorney General of the United States by Vice President Joe Biden on April 27, 2015. President Barack Obama announced his intention to nominate Ms. Lynch on November 8, 2014.
Ms. Lynch received her A.B., cum laude, from Harvard College in 1981, and her J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1984. In 1990, after a period in private practice, Ms. Lynch joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York—the city she considers her adopted home. There, she forged an impressive career prosecut-ing cases involving narcotics, violent crimes, public corruption, and civil rights. In one notable instance, she served on the prosecution team in the high-profile civil rights case of Abner Louima, the Haitian immigrant who was sexually assaulted by uniformed police officers in a Brooklyn police precinct in 1997.
In 1999, President Clinton appointed her to lead the office as United States Attorney—a post she held until 2001. In 2002, she joined Hogan & Hartson LLP (now Hogan Lovells) as a partner in the firm’s New York office. While in private practice, Ms. Lynch performed extensive pro bono work for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, established to prosecute those responsible for human rights violations in the 1994 genocide in that country. As Special Counsel to the Tribunal, she was responsible for investigating allegations of witness tampering and false testimony.
In 2010, President Obama asked Ms. Lynch to resume her leadership of the United States Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn. Under her direction, the office successfully prosecuted numerous corrupt public officials, terrorists, cybercriminals and human traffickers, among other important cases.
Ms. Lynch is the daughter of Lorenzo and Lorine Lynch of Durham, N.C., a retired minister and a librarian whose commitment to justice and public service has been the inspiration for her life’s work.
Ms. Lynch enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Stephen Hargrove, and their two children.
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MEssAGE froM thE ChAIr And thE VICE ChAIr
Welcome to the annual awards ceremony of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. Today we honor members of our community who performed extraordinary work during the past year that improved the performance of the organizations they oversee, and made our country stronger.
The approximately 14,000 staff at our 72 Inspector General offices perform, each year, thousands of audits, investigations, inspections, evaluations, and reviews which help ensure accountability and efficiency in gov-ernment operations and save taxpayers billions of dollars. It is a humbling challenge for the CIGIE award committees to determine from such a diverse, outstanding body of work which nominations are most deserving of receiving recognition. As you can see from reviewing the program booklet, this year’s recipients have distin-guished themselves by performing truly challenging and innovative oversight efforts that have had a substantial and important impact. Congratulations to each of you for your remarkable achievements, as well as for being outstanding representatives of the entire IG community and for demonstrating through your commitment to public service, professionalism, and an exceptional quality of work what a strong and dedicated staff we have in the IG community.
We are extremely proud to be able to join with the IG community today in recognizing your accomplishments. The challenges that we often face in conducting effective oversight are many, and the results are not always wel-comed, but through your efforts the American people are better served by the organizations you oversee. Thank you for your immeasurable contributions and congratulations again on your well-deserved awards.
Michael E. HorowitzChair
Allison LernerVice Chair
In Remembrance
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LIVEs Lost In thE LInE of duty
We would also like to recognize all OIG employees who have lost their lives while performing their official duties. We salute their service to the IG community and honor their sacrifice.
Agency for International DevelopmentOscar C. Holder
Foreign Service Officer, Program Inspector
Sidney B. JacquesForeign Service Officer, Program Inspector
A 1962 plane crash of a Royal Nepal airlines plane in the Himalayas resulted in the deaths of Mr. Holder and Mr. Jacques.
Charles HegaAuditor
William StanfordAuditor
In 1984, a terrorist shot and killed Mr. Hega and Mr. Stanford during a Pakistan International Airline plane hijacking in Tehran, Iran.
Robert HebbAuditor
A Honduran TAN SAHSA airliner crashed on approach to the airport in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, in 1989
Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentPaul Broxterman
Special Agent
A victim of the Oklahoma City Bombing, Special Agent Paul Broxterman was the first HUD OIG agent killed in the line of duty. He was in his office at the Alfred Murrah Federal Building, which was destroyed on April 19, 1995.
Abdon CabelloSpecial Agent
Abdon Cabello, a criminal investigator, collapsed and died suddenly on Monday, April 5, 1999, during physical training at the Basic Criminal Investigator Program at the Federal Law
Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia. He was 37 years old.
Department of JusticeWilliam “Buddy” Sentner, III
Special Agent
In June 2006, Special Agent Sentner was shot and killed while executing arrest warrants on six Bureau of Prisons correctional officers at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
U.S. Postal ServiceGreg R. BossSpecial Agent
On November 8, 2005, Special Agent Greg Boss was killed by an aggressive driver in a vehicle accident while on-duty in Colorado.
Special Inspector General for Iraq ReconstructionPaul Converse
Auditor
On March 23, 2008, the International Zone in Baghdad was hit by indirect fire. During one of the attacks, Paul Converse was seriously wounded. He died from his injuries on March 24, 2008.
U.S. Department of StateAlan V. Gowing
Deputy Assistant Inspector General, Office of Security and Intelligence Oversight
On December 11, 1997, Mr. Gowing died while leading a security oversight inspection of the U.S. embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Special Category Awards
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ALExAndEr hAMILton AwArdSocial Security Administration
Improper Payment and Fraud Team
Shannon AgeeAudit Manager, Kansas City Audit Division
Mark BaileyDirector, Kansas City Audit Division
Jeffrey BrownDirector, Information Systems Division
Tonya EickmanAudit Manager, Kansas City Audit Division
Kevin JoyceIT Specialist, Boston Audit Division
Jim KleinDirector, San Francisco Audit Division
Brennan KrajeStatistician, OA
Rona LawsonDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit
David MazzolaAudit Manager, Boston Audit Division
Judith OliveiraDirector, Boston Audit Division
Melinda PadeiroSenior Auditor, Information Systems Division
Frank SalamoneSenior Auditor, Boston Audit Division
Steven L. SchaefferAssistant Inspector General for Audit
Gale StoneDeputy IG
Stephen VaughanOCRM/AMFED
Wilfred WongIT Specialist, San Francisco Audit Division
In recognition of demonstrating, over the long term, exceptional leadership and maximizing resources through data analysis to address improper payments and fraud
GAston L. GIAnnI, Jr. BEttEr GoVErnMEnt AwArdU.S. Department of Agriculture
Wright County Egg Investigative Team
Todd D. BucciSpecial Agent
Douglas J. CzepaSpecial Agent, Food and Drug Administratio
Peter E. Deegan, Jr.Assistant United States Attorney
Don DixonRegional Director, Agricultural Marketing Serv
Suzanne L. HasiakPolicy Development Division Staff Officer,
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Lisa E. HsiaoTrial Attorney
Derrick N. HurstAssistant Special Agent-in-Charge
Yvonne M. MeeksSpecial Agent
Bradley E. MeyerSpecial Agent
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ice
Anthony V. MohattSpecial Agent-in-Charge
Spencer E. MorrisonAssistant Special Agent-in-Charge,
Food and Drug Administration
Christopher K. ParisiTrial Attorney
Matthew G. PermenterSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Robert A. PetrieInvestigator, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Carole SchmittSpecial Agent
Michael E. SheatsDirector, Poultry Market News and Analysis
Division, Agricultural Marketing Service
David W. TrykowskiDirector, Compliance, Safety, and Security Division, Agricultural Marketing Service
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Michael N. VarroneAssociate Chief Counsel, Office of the General
Counsel, Food and Drug Administration
Stacy WiechecSpecial Agent, Food and Drug Administration
Luis ZamoraRegional Director, Food Safety and Inspection Service
In recognition of the extraordinary investigative efforts and interagency cooperation to prosecute violators of food safety standards and practices that resulted in a nationwide outbreak of salmonellosis that led to a recall of millions of eggs
GLEnn/roth AwArd for ExEMpLAry sErVICEU.S. Department of Homeland Security
DHS OIG Audits Team - CBP Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Patricia A. BensonProgram Analyst
Douglas E. BozemanProgram Analyst
Donald L. BumgardnerDirector
Peter L. ChristopherProgram Analyst
Marisa L. CoccaroProgram Analyst
Shawn D. CosmanAuditor-in-Charge
Vashti GordonProgram Analyst
Kelly E. HerbergerCommunications Analyst
Sean R. PettersenAudit Manager
In recognition of the DHS OIG audit team's exemplary service and commendable effort in auditing U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) Unmanned Aircraft Systems
sEntnEr AwArd for dEdICAtIon And CourAGESpecial Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
Customs Audit and Investigations Team
Christopher W. BorgesonAuditor-in-Charge
Phillip G. CousinSpecial Agent
Matthew D. DoveSenior Audit Manager
Melissa HermesAuditor
Michael J. JanigaSpecial Agent
Steven J. MocsarySpecial Agent
Martin WilsonAuditor
In recognition of courage, uncommon selflessness, and dedication to duty in conducting audit and investigative work in a kinetic environment to support the Afghan government
in developing revenue collection capability leading to long term sustainability
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JunE GIBBs Brown CArEEr AChIEVEMEnt AwArdU.S. Department of State
Robert B. PetersonAssistant Inspector General for Inspections (Retired)
For sustained and significant contributions to the mission of the Office of Inspector General at the Department of State and Broadcasting Board of Governors for nearly three decades.
AwArd for IndIVIduAL ACCoMpLIshMEntSocial Security Administration
Judith OliveiraDirector, Boston Audit Division
In recognition of leading CIGIE’s efforts to ensure the OIG community complied with Executive Order 13520, the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010
and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Improvement Act of 2012
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Barry R. Snyder Joint Award
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CIGIE's Cloud Computing InitiativeMultiple Offices of Inspector General,
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Project Lead)
Joann AdamProgram Director, Department of Transportation
Priscilla AkitaProgram Analyst, United States Agency for International Development
Reginald AllenDirector, Computer Security and Information Technology Audit Office, Department of Justice
Tertia AllenTeam Member, United States Postal Service
Sean BalduffDeputy Director, United States Postal Service
Lisa BanksAssistant Director, United States Agency for International Development
Susan BanksOperations Manager, United States Postal Service
Jane A. BannonDirector, Information Technology Audit Operations Division, USDA
Rashmi BartlettAssistant Inspector General for Audit, Pension
Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Heather BaumgartelTeam Leader, Department of Energy
Corey BidneAssistant Director, Information Technology
Audit Operations Division, USDA
Mike BlaszczakOperations Manager, United States Postal Service
Robert BrennanAssistant Inspector General for Audits, National Labor Relations Board
Rudolph M. BrevardDirector, Environmental Protection Agency
Jeffrey BrownDirector, Social Security Administration
Sharon BrownAuditor, United States Agency for International Development
William J. BurkeAssistant Director, Farm,Trade, Research, and
Environment Division, USDA
Naomi BybergSenior Auditor, Department of Labor
Therese M. CampbellAssistant Director, Information Technology Audit
Division, Department of Education
Luis de la CanteraAssistant Director, United States Agency for International Development
Victor ChanAuditor, Department of Labor
John CihotaDeputy Assistant Inspector General, United States Postal Service
Charles E. Coe, Jr.Assistant Inspector General, IT Audits and Computer
Crime Investigations, Department of Education
Allen CrawleyAssistant Inspector General for Systems Acquisition
and IT Security, Department of Commerce
Nate CusterProgram Director, Department of Transportation
Charles M. DadeTeam Lead, Environmental Protection Agency
Cheryl DaileyAuditor, Social Security Administration
Laura DavisInspector General, National Endowment for the Humanities
George D'EliaInformation Technology Specialist, United States
Agency for International Development
Sherri L. DemmelDeputy Assistant Inspector General, IT Audits and
Computer Crime Investigations, ED
Rodney G. DeSmetDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit, USDA
Joshua DieckertIT Auditor, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and CFPB
Amy K. DonahooSenior Auditor, USDA
Lynn DowdsSenior Auditor, Department of Transportation
Thomas ElchenkoLead Information Technology Auditor, Office of Personnel Management
Stephen ElsbergAuditor, National Endowment for the Humanities
Stephen FowlerIT Audit Manager, Department of Labor
Juliet FuselierStaff Auditor, Department of Interior
Brian GibsonProgram Director, General Services Administration
Jefferson GilkesonDirector IT Audit, Department of the Interior
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
R. Nicholas GocoDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Auditing,
General Services Administration
Khalid HasanOIG Manager, Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System and CFPB
Ernest M. HayashiDirector, Farm, Trade, Research, and Environmental Division, USDA
Vonda HolmesIT Specialist, Department of the Interior
Nicholas HoyleChief, Information Systems Audits Group,
Office of Personnel Management
Paul HsiangIT Auditor, Department of Justice
Tiara JacksonAuditor, United States Agency for International Development
Matthew JacobsAuditor-in-Charge, General Services Administration
Carnelious JonesInformation Technology Auditor, Information Technology
Audit Division, Department of Education
Louis KingAssistant Inspector General for Financial and
Information Technology Audits, DOT
John KiruriAuditor, United States Agency for International Development
Dea LynchStaff Auditor, Department of Energy
Joseph A. MarantoDirector, Information Technology Audit
Division, Department of Education
Christopher MarottaAuditor, United States Agency for International Development
Michael R. MartinAssistant Director, Writing and Publication Division, USDA
Lance R. MooreAssistant Director, Information Technology
Audit Operations Division, USDA
Elizabeth J. MorganInformation Technology Specialist, Information Technology
Audit Division, Department of Education
Tonya MorrisonProgram Manager, Department of Justice
Clark MorsbachIT Specialist (INFOSEC), Department of Commerce
Mary Ellen MoyerAudit Manager, Social Security Administration
Jim MullenInformation Technology Specialist, Department of Transportation
Mark NormanDirector, United States Agency for International Development
Donald NussComputer Scientist, Department of Commerce
Sonya PanzoAudit Manager, General Services Administration
Andrew Patchan, Jr.Associate Inspector General for IT, Board of Governors
of the Federal Reserve System and CFPB
Damian PryorManagement Analyst, General Services Administration
Richard PuertoLead Information Technology Specialist, United
States Agency for International Development
Morgan ReynoldsIT Auditor, Department of the Interior
Jarvis RodgersIT Audit Manager, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Marisa RoinestadAssociate Deputy Assistant Inspector General for
Auditing, General Services Administration
Roseanne SandsIT Specialist (INFOSEC), Department of Commerce
Albert E. SchmidtIT Auditor, Environmental Protection Agency
Peter SheridanSenior OIG Manager, Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System and CFPB
Deborah Stover-SpringerActing Inspector General, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Ping SunDirector for IT Security, Department of Commerce
Paul VaclavikAuditor-in-Charge, Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System and CFPB
Taneshia VadenAudit Technician, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Eunice Valentin RiveraAuditor, United States Agency for International Development
Cameron WalkerAssistant Director, Department of Justice
Todd WisniewskiDirector, Technology Audit Group, Department of Energy
Charles YaoIT Auditor, Department of the Interior
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Amanda YoungAuditor-in-Charge, United States Postal Service
Sonya ZackerSenior IT Auditor, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Julie ZielinskiAuditor-in-Charge, Department of Energy
In recognition of outstanding achievements in improving the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of executive branch agencies' operations in the critical realm of cloud computing
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Awards for Excellence
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AudIt AwArd for ExCELLEnCEAgency for International DevelopmentUSAID OIG Arab Spring Report Team
James C. CharlifueRegional Inspector General, Frankfurt
Emily GardinerAudit Manager
Ming LiuLead Auditor
Robin ReidWriter-Editor
In recognition of outstanding work exposing systemic challenges to USAID programs in the Middle East, and proposing innovative and actionable ways to enhance the
effectiveness and accountability of foreign assistance in transitional settings
U.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Outreach Audit Team
Dorothy J. AlleyAssistant Director, Eastern Region
Jason L. BrammerSenior Auditor
Elizabeth A. BurchfieldAuditor
William J. BurkeAssistant Director, Farm, Trade, Research and Environment Division
Chun Far FuAuditor
Jennifer A. GentileSenior Auditor
Ernest M. HayashiDirector, Farm, Trade, Research and Environment Division
Mark S. HightSenior Auditor
Donte L. JonesAuditor
Paul T. KeatingDirector, Director, Eastern Region
Turon S. KendrickSenior Auditor
Douglas W. LarsonAssistant Director, Midwest Region
Benjamin D. LloydAuditor
Michael R. MartinDirector, Writing and Publications Division
John D. MassaSenior Auditor
Alexis M. PayneAssistant Director, Farm, Trade, Research and Environment Division
Ronda F. PriceDirector, Midwest Region
LaRoyce Y. ReidAuditor
Yarisis Rivera RojasAssistant Director, Eastern Region
Ashley RizzoAuditor
Wananna SabinAuditor
Brett SiefersAssistant Director, Eastern Region
In recognition for outstanding efforts to ensure that U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance improves the viability of small and beginning farmers and ranchers, and access to USDA programs for historically underserved communities
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Corporation for National and Community ServiceBlanket Purchase Audit Team
Stuart AxenfeldAssistant Inspector General for Audit
Thomas ChinAudit Manager
Richard SamsonAudit Manager
In recognition of an outstanding team auditing effort that resulted in significant changes to the Corporation's procurement process
Defense Intelligence AgencyFFP LOE Contract Audit Team
Ilianet Milian CorreaAudit Manager
Karla J. RoarkAuditor
David M. StaleyAuditor-in-Charge
In recognition of outstanding achievement of OIG goals to improve the integrity and efficiency of agency operations and promote the best use of funds
Noncompetitive Contract Awards Audit Team
Paula Gonzalez TosadoAuditor-in-Charge
Tika P. MainaliAuditor
Ilianet Milian CorreaAudit Manager
Jeffrey E. OsayandeAuditor
David M. StaleyAuditor-in-Charge
In recognition of outstanding achievement of OIG goals to improve the integrity and efficiency of agency operations and promote the best use of funds
U.S. Department of DefenseCounter Narco Terrorism Technology Program Audit Team
Daniel CarlquistAuditor
Paul KnothOffice of General Counsel
John PetrucciProject Manager
Christopher SciannaAuditor
Bridgette SeebacherAuditor
Kandasamy SelvavelStatistician
Catherine SherbondyAuditor
Joseph SiddallEditor
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Sean SullivanTeam Leader
Kenneth VanHoveProgram Director
Randall YonderAuditor
In recognition of Exceptional Performance during the Audit of the Counter Narco Terrorism Technology Program
MQ 9 Reaper Procurement Quantities Audit Team
Kristen BeshanyAuditor
Sarah DavisProgram Director
Paul HadjiyaneOffice of General Counsel
Dharam JainAnalyst
Michael NishiAuditor
Keila Pagan FortisAnalyst
Christopher ScrabisTeam Leader
Cheryl WaltonProject Manager
Benjamin WingAuditor
In recognition of exceptional service in the audit of MQ 9 Reaper Procurement
U.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General
Student Loan Debt and Repayment Team
Nancy BuckheitStatistician
Ruth DunlopAuditor
Ray HendrenRegional Inspector General for Audit
Jeffrey NekraszStudent Financial Assistance Advisory Team
Ben SandersAuditor-in-Charge
Jack SauerAuditor
Howard D. SorensenAssistant Counsel to the Inspector General
W. Christian VierlingDirector, Student Financial Assistance Advisory Team
In recognition of an exemplary effort that identified a critical need for a comprehensive and coordinated plan by the U.S. Department of Education to prevent student
loan defaults and improve student loan default prevention activities
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
U.S. Department of EnergyLos Alamos Waste Drums Special Inquiry Team
Katherine BalkeAuditor
Joaquin CarneyTeam Leader
Jocelyn ChavezAuditor-in-Charge
Aldric HillAssistant Director
David SedilloDirector
In recognition of outstanding achievement of an inquiry into a nuclear waste incident that resulted in actions to improve development and approval of packaging and remediation
techniques for permanent disposal of defense related radioactive waste
U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesAffordable Care Act/Marketplace Team
Lori AhlstrandRegional Inspector General for Audit Services
James BartonAudit Manager
Allen BurbeySenior Auditor
Roxane CamaraAuditor
Adam CramerSenior Auditor
Jeremy CyranAuditor
Gregory DaigleSenior Auditor
Kay DalyAssistant Inspector General for Audit Services
Marc DeGuzmanSenior Auditor
Sheri DenkensohnSenior Advisor
Jasmyn FerbishManagement and Program Analyst
Rose FolsomDirector, Executive Secretariat
Christopher FrisinaIntern
Robert GoransonAudit Manager
Christi GrimmChief of Staff
Crystal HinesProgram Support Specialist
Juliet HodgkinsChief, Advice Branch
Kathleen HuyckeWriter-Editor
David IwamotoSenior Auditor
Gloria JarmonDeputy Inspector General for Audit Services
Michael KaneWriter-Editor
Lonie KimAssociate Counsel
Yun KimAudit Manager
Stacie LastSenior Auditor
Carla LewisDirector, Grants and Internal Activities
Nancy LuuAudio Visual Support Specialist
Binh LySenior Auditor
David MellemAuditor
Paul MelvilleIT Specialist
Claudia MillerSenior Auditor
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Richard MillsWriter-Editor
George NedderAudit Manager
Vicki RobinsonSenior Counselor for Policy
Arlene RyanSenior Auditor
Diann SaltmanDirector, Quality Assurance and Policy
Kristin ScullySenior Auditor
Maria SilvestreSenior Auditor
Lisa SivongxaySenior Auditor
Andrew VanLandinghamAssociate Counsel
Paul WestfallAssociate Counsel
Nancy WhilesAuditor
Donald WhitePublic Affairs Specialist
Iman ZbindenSenior Auditor
In recognition of exceptional performance in providing a timely and high impact Congressionally mandated report, the first HHS OIG review under the Patient Protection
and Affordable Care Act (ACA), to address enrollment and eligibility safeguards
U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityDHS OIG/Office of Audits Pandemic Team
Brooke P. BebowDirector
Stephanie G. ChristianAudit Manager
Gary W. CrownoverProgram Analyst
Kevin L. DollosonCommunications Analyst
Ruth A. GonzalesProgram Analyst
Matthew R. NollProgram Analyst
Mark A. PhillipsProgram Analyst
Melissa J. PrunchakProgram Analyst
In recognition of outstanding achievement in reviewing DHS’s Pandemic Personal Protective Equipment and Antiviral Medical Counter Measures
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentPublic Housing Operating and Capital Fund Program Central Office Cost Center Fee,
HUD OIG Region 9, Office of Audits
Pamela MartinSenior Auditor
Vincent MussetterAssistant Regional Inspector General for Audit
Kathleen NgSenior Auditor
Tanya SchulzeRegional Inspector General for Audit
In recognition of outstanding audit work in the review of HUD’s implementation and oversight of Public Housing’s asset management fees and central office cost centers
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
U.S. Department of JusticeWitness Security Program Review Team
Kate E. BodanProgram Manager
Jennifer U. BrookesAuditor
Chungte ChengProgram Analyst
David J. GaschkeRegional Audit Manager
John I. ProvanAssistant Regional Audit Manager
Keri E. VannormanAuditor-in-Charge
In recognition of exceptional contributions to public safety through an audit of the Department of Justice’s handling of sex offenders admitted into the Federal Witness Security Program
U.S. Department of LaborBlack Lung Review Team
Benjamin BradyIT Specialist
Nicholas ChristopherSupervisory Auditor
Janet CucunatoAuditor
Jennifer DunbarProgram Analyst
Donald EvansAuditor
Elizabeth GarciaAuditor
Rachael HessAuditor
Gerard HoweAuditor
Badara KamaraAuditor
Norlean KellyAuditor
Charmane MillerAuditor
Fernando ParedesProgram Analyst
Carmelle PaytesProgram Analyst
Silke SookrajSupervisory Program Analyst
Aaron TalbertAuditor
Olga VaclavikAuditor
In recognition of outstanding performance in recommending significant improvements to the Department of Labor’s process to provide compensation to coal miners with black lung disease
Job Corps Student Misconduct Audit Team
Ray ArmadaSupervisory Auditor
Arijit BandyopadhyayAuditor
Catherine ChristianProgram Analyst
Steven GrubbAuditor
Jon LingSupervisory Auditor
Angela StewartAuditor
In recognition of the audit team’s exemplary work to increase student safety at Job Corps’ centers by identifying center operators’ failure to properly investigate, report, and take disciplinary action for serious student misconduct
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Job Corps Student Travel Funds Audit Team
Ray ArmadaSupervisory Auditor
Arijit BandyopadhyayAuditor
Catherine ChristianProgram Analyst
Steven GrubbAuditor
Jon LingSupervisory Auditor
In recognition of the team’s exemplary work in identifying that almost $1 million of government funds were misused or wasted because Job Corps lacked basic internal
controls over prepaid debit cards and centrally billed government travel cards
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA Office of Inspector General
Review of Extending the Operational Life of the International Space Station Until 2024
Letisha AntoneAuditor
Ridge BowmanDirector, Space Operations Directorate
Cedric CampbellAssociate Counsel to the
Inspector General Central Region
Gina DavenportAuditor
Kevin FagedesProject Manager
Frank MartinAerospace Technologist
In recognition of exceptional achievement and outstanding teamwork examining NASA’s decision to extend the International Space Station until 2024
NASA Office of Inspector General Review of NASA's Efforts to Identify Near-Earth Objects and Mitigate Hazards
Anh DoanManagement Analyst
Noreen Khan-MayberryTechnical Evaluator
Jiang Yun LuAuditor
Raymond TolomeoDirector, Science and Research Directorate
Ronald YarbroughProject Manager
In recognition of exceptional achievement and outstanding teamwork identifying deficiencies that hamper NASA’s efforts to discover, characterize, catalog, and develop mitigation
strategies to protect the Earth from the hazards of near-Earth Objects
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
NASA Office of Inspector General Review of NASA's Space Communications and Navigation Program
Loretta AtkinsonProject Manager
Ridge BowmanDirector, Space Operations Directorate
Jim GriggsAuditor
Barbara MoodyAuditor
Chris ReevesAuditor
In recognition of exceptional achievement and outstanding teamwork examining NASA’s Space Communications and Navigation Program
Nuclear Regulatory CommissionThe Spent Fuel Pool Team
Michael A. BlairAudit Manager
Amy L. HardinSenior Auditor
Sherri A. MiotlaTeam Leader
Kevin J. NietmannSenior Engineer (Technical Advisor)
Regina M. RevinzonAuditor
In recognition of exceptional performance in identifying ways to improve the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) oversight of spent fuel pools containing highly radioactive materials
Small Business Administration7(a) Loan Guaranty Approval Process Audit Team
Katie BoutwellSenior Auditor
Luke ItnyreAudit Manager
Andrea RambowActing Director, Credit Programs Group
Ron WallerSenior Auditor
For excellence in identifying significant improvement opportunities for the 7(a) loan program that will promote efficiency and reduce taxpayer risk
Special Inspector General for Troubled Asset Relief ProgramAudit - Evaluation – SIGTARP’s Oversight of Executive Compensation for
Executives of Companies That Received “Exceptional” TARP Assistance
Vonda BattsSupervisory Auditor, SIGTARP
Cynthia BroomeFormer Writer-Editor, SIGTARP
Brandon CrowderFormer Auditor, SIGTARP
Bruce GimbelDeputy Special Inspector General, Audit, SIGTARP
Michelle MangFormer Auditor, SIGTARP
Craig MeklirSupervisory Program Analyst, SIGTARP
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Janice TurnerFormer Auditor, SIGTARP
Jenniffer WilsonAssistant Deputy Special Inspector General, Audit, SIGTARP
For outstanding evaluation work that brought oversight over Treasury’s Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation and transparency to executive compensation for TARP companies
U.S. Department of StateLaw Enforcement Reform Program in Pakistan Audit Team
Victoria A. AshleyCPA, Supervisory Auditor, Middle East
Region Operations, Office of Audits
David ChappellAudit Manager, Middle East Region Operations, Office of Audits
Jim PollardAudit Director, Middle East Region Operations
Directorate, Office of Audits
In recognition of exceptional achievements of the audit team that contributed to improved program efficiency for the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement
and identified approximately $65 million that was put to better use
U.S. Department of TransportationDOT OIG Unmanned Aircraft Systems Audit Team
Audre E. AzuolasWriter-Editor
Curt L. BoettcherAnalyst
Andrew A. FarnsworthAnalyst
Marshall E. JacksonProject Manager
Seth B. KaufmanSenior Counsel
Robin P. KochProgram Director
Mark D. PerrillAnalyst
Nathan P. RichmondDirector and Counsel for External and Congressional Affairs
Karen M. SloanCommunications Officer
Carlton E. WeemsCongressional and Public Affairs Officer
David G. WonnenbergSenior Congressional and Public Affairs Officer
In recognition of significant contributions to Congress and DOT in improving FAA's integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems into the National Airspace System
Treasury Inspector General for Tax AdministrationReturns Processing and Account Services Refundable Tax Credit Group
Deann L. BaizaDirector
W. George BurleighSenior Auditor
Jennie G. ChooSenior Auditor
Johnathan D. ElderAuditor
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Sandra L. HintonLead Auditor
Nathan J. SmithAuditor
Roy E. ThompsonAudit Manager
In recognition of outstanding achievement by the Returns Processing and Account Services Refundable Tax Credit Group for their efforts in improving the identification
of Internal Revenue Service programs with significant improper payments
U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsAudit of the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans Team
Lee GiesbrechtStatistician
Milan GokaldasManagement Analyst
Gurpreet KaurAuditor
Janet MahDirector
John PanzulloAuditor
Kelly PerryManagement Analyst
Corina RibaManager
Daniel RicoAuditor
Nelvy Viguera-ButlerStatistician
In recognition of the team’s significant contributions by identifying needed improvements in VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans and ensuring homeless veterans receive VA assistance
EmployEE protEctions AwArd for ExcEllEncEU.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Team
Toayoa D. Aldridge Program Director
Amy J. BerksSenior Counsel
Keith A. KlindworthSenior Analyst
Sara J. OliverSpecial Agent
Amanda J. SeeseProject Manager
Karen M. SloanCommunication Officer
Henning ThielAnalyst
In recognition of its success in promoting improvements to programs at the Academy designed to protect cadets from sexual assault and harassment
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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EVALuAtIons AwArd for ExCELLEnCEDefense Intelligence Agency
Data Asset Management Assessment Team
D. L. CluteSupervisory Inspector and Project Manager
Melissa L. FolzInspector
Kassandra Y. GriffinInspector
Jerry W. LoganInspector
Tanya D. ManglonaInspector
Dana S. McCauleyInspector
Kevin T. McCormickInspector
Alfred L. PerezInspection Team Lead
In recognition of outstanding achievement in improving the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of DIA information and information systems security
U.S. Department of DefenseAfghan National Security Forces Logistics and
Maintenance Sustainment Capability Assessment Team
Chico D. BennettMilitary Evaluator
Eleanor M. CambridgeExecutive Officer
Michael de la GarzaProgram Analyst
Phillip DiBellaMilitary Evaluator
Frederick J. FairProgram Analyst
Patricia J. GoodinTeam Lead
William G. JacksonProgram Analyst
David A. KingProgram Analyst
George P. MarquardtProject Director
Michael L. McClellanTeam Leader
James P. MinicProgram Analyst
Daniel MorganProgram Analyst
Charles P. RoyceTeam Leader
In recognition of exceptional performance during the Assessment of U.S. and Coalition Efforts to Develop the Logistics and Maintenance Sustainment Capability of the Afghan National Security Forces
U.S. Department of EnergySandia's Attempts to Influence Congress Inspection Team
Gary E. EverallTeam Leader
Louie J. GomezTeam Member
Robert J. LaunsteinTeam Member
Joseph R. NietoTeam Member
Marilyn E. RichardsonActing Assistant Inspector General for Inspections
Michael J. SanchezProject Lead
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Theodore E. StuderusTeam Member
Jose X. TarangoTeam Member
In recognition of outstanding inspection work that identified the inappropriate use of Federal funds to engage in activities intended to influence the extension of Sandia
Corporation’s $2.4 billion per year contract with the Department of Energy
Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Virgin Islands Environmental Programs Team
Robert AdachiProduct Line Director
Rick BeusseProduct Line Director
Genevieve Borg SouleSocial Science Analyst
Kathlene ButlerLead Program Analyst
Alisha ChughManagement Analyst
Bao ChuongPhysical Scientist
Allison DuttonProgram Analyst
Dan EngelbergProduct Line Director
Julie HamannAuditor
Jim HatfieldActing Product Line Director
Chad KincheloeLead Program Analyst
Fred LightProgram Analyst
Tina LovingoodProduct Line Director
Barry ParkerProgram Analyst
Wendy WierzbickiManagement Analyst
Lela WongLead Auditor
In recognition of collaborative engagement and evaluation to facilitate extensive improvements in management of environmental programs and federal money in the United States Virgin Islands
U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFederal Marketplace Contract Procurement Team
Heather BartonProgram Analyst
Tara BernabeProgram Analyst
Joanna BisgaierProgram Analyst
Edward BurleyProgram Analyst
Teresa DaileyProgram Analyst
Tanaz DutiaProgram Analyst
Courtney FanslauProgram Analyst
Christopher GalvinProgram Analyst
Juliet HodgkinsChief, Advice Branch
Elizabeth HolahanSenior Counsel
Maria JohnsonProgram Analyst
Jennifer KarrProgram Analyst
Kevin McAloonProgram Analyst
Lauren McNultyProgram Analyst
Nancy MolyneauxProgram Analyst
Louise SchoggenProgram Analyst
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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Amy SernyakProgram Analyst
Stefanie VanceProgram Analyst
Stephanie YeagerSpecial Agent
In recognition of an outstanding evaluation effort on contract procurement for the Federal Marketplace that will not only improve the oversight of this important health care
system but also bring about improvements in Federal contract procurement
Medicaid Access to Care Team
Miriam AndersonProgram Analyst
Marissa BaronProgram Analyst
Judy BartlettProgram Analyst
Rachel BryanProgram Analyst
Jenell Clarke-WhyteProgram Analyst
Kevin FarberMathematical Statistician
Lucia FortProgram Analyst
Vince GreiberProgram Analyst
Judy KellisProgram Analyst
Jason KwongProgram Analyst
Kevin ManleyProgram Specialist
Jodi NudelmanRegional Inspector General
Meridith SeifeDeputy Regional Inspector General for Evaluation and Inspections
Julie TaitsmanChief Medical Officer
Andrew VanLandinghamAssociate Counsel
In recognition of groundbreaking work promoting quality, safety, and value by improving patients’ access to care in Medicaid Managed Care
U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityDHS OIG Inspections Team - TSA Pre-Check Screening
LaDana H. CrowellSenior Inspector
Angela E. GarvinTeam Lead
Marcia HodgesChief Inspector
Rahne C. JonesInspector
Amy L. TomlinsonSenior Inspector
In recognition of identifying significant TSA Pre-Check screening and vetting deficiencies
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U.S. Department of JusticeAssessment of the 1996 Department of Justice Task Force Review of the FBI Laboratory
Amanda FreemanInspector
Erica FrohmanAttorney Advisor
Jan HammSenior Inspector
In recognition of the team’s crucial and thorough work assessing the Department of Justice Task Force Review of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Laboratory
Peace CorpsThe Peace Corps' Overseas Staff Training Evaluation Team
Kaitlyn LargeProgram Analyst
Jim O’KeefeAssistant Inspector General for Evaluations
Heather RobinsonLead Evaluator
Ben SimasekFormer Evaluation Apprentice
In recognition of the team’s efforts toward improving training for staff worldwide to better support volunteers and further the Peace Corps mission
Small Business AdministrationSection 8(a) Business Development and HUBZone Evaluation Team
Riccardo BuglisiDirector, Business Development Programs Group
Brooke HolmesSenior Auditor
Marcie McIsaacAuditor
John SegerAudit Manager
For excellence in identifying significant weaknesses with data used to report the amount of dollars awarded to Section 8(a) Business Development Program and HUBZone firms
InforMAtIon tEChnoLoGy AwArd for ExCELLEnCEU.S. Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Cyber Security Audit Team
Allen CrawleyAssistant Inspector General for Systems Acquisition and IT Security
Spencer JacksonIT Security Specialist
Clark MorsbachIT Security Specialist
Roseanne SandsIT Security Specialist
Rashedus SattarIT Security Specialist
Ping SunDirector for IT Security
John WardWriter-Editor
For exemplary achievement in strengthening the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s cyber security program to protect systems and information supporting its national critical mission
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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Federal Reserve BoardFISMA Maturity Model Team
Michael BowmanDepartment of Veterans Affairs
Dan CravenFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
John GarceauDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
Khalid HasanBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve/
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Louis KingDepartment of Transportation
Michael MarshlickDepartment of Transportation
Gwendolyn McGowanTreasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
Andrew PatchanBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve/CFBP
Peter SheridanOIG Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve/
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
In recognition of exceptional and unique contributions, by collaborating across the OIG community, to create an innovative maturity model and methodology that strengthens
the assessment and oversight of agencies’ information security under FISMA
Small Business AdministrationLoan Modernization and Accounting Systems (LMAS)
Incremental Improvement Projects Review Team
Jeffrey R. BrindleDirector, Financial Management and IT Group
Richard HaraiSenior IT Specialist
Tyson LeeIT Specialist
Megan MullinixIT Specialist
For excellence in providing effective project oversight on multiple, complex incremental IT projects thereby facilitating implementation of a mission critical financial system
U.S. Department of TransportationFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) Information Technology Audit Team
Mitchell N. BalakitSenior Information Technology Specialist
Nathan J. CusterProgram Director
James F. MallowProject Manager
Michael L. MarshlickProject Manager
Jenelle C. MorrisSenior Information Technology Specialist
Jason D. MottInformation Technology Specialist
Susan E. NeillWriter-Editor
Nileshkumar A. PatelSenior Information Technology Specialist
In recognition of excellence in identifying and promoting corrections in FAA's Air Traffic Control Systems
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
InVEstIGAtIons AwArd for ExCELLEnCEU.S. Department of Agriculture
North Dakota Crop Insurance Fraud Investigative Team
Tanya L. AbrahamSecretary to First Assistant U.S. Attorney/Grand Jury Coordinator
Nicholas W. ChaseAssistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office
Andrew J. EischensCompliance Investigator, Risk Management Agency
Nicholas R. FreiheitSpecial Agent
Denise M. FuchsParalegal Specialist, U.S. Attorney's Office
Connie R. HackmanDeputy Warden, James River Correctional Center
Bill H. HarrisIT Technician, North Dakota State Penitentiary
Clare R. HochhalterAssistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office
Daniel T. HudsonSpecial Agent
Dale R. IhryProgram Director, Farm Service Agency
Andrew W. LaFleurAssistant Special Agent-in-Charge
Brooks R. LahtiInvestigator, Menards Corporation
Michelle R. MeyerAutomated Litigation Support Specialist, U.S. Attorney's Office
Bryan K. OlschlagerProgram Director, Farm Service Agency
Cindy K. OstgardenAdministrative Services Specialist, U.S. Attorney's Office
Mark F. PriceSenior Compliance Investigator, Risk Management Agency
Michael P. PrzybylskiSenior Compliance Investigator, Risk Management Agency
Kent S. RockstadChief of Civil Division, U.S. Attorney's Office
Troy A. SchanerSpecial Agent
Jeff K. WegnerAdministrative Captain, James River Correctional Center
In recognition of outstanding efforts to bring to justice brothers who committed fraud against USDA's crop insurance program
Corporation for National and Community ServiceMaricopa County AmeriCorps Investigative Team
Casey BatesSpecial Agent
Alicia KarnetskySpecial Agent
Jeffrey MoralesDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations
In recognition of outstanding service and dedication resulting in an unprecedented recovery in the Maricopa County AmeriCorps grant investigation
U.S. Department of DefenseOperation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan Corruption Team
Emily AllenTrail Attorney
Mitchell D. BerrySpecial Agent
Michelle BusalacchiResident Agent-in-Charge
Gary DeMartinoSpecial Agent
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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Donovan DennisSpecial Agent
Jared Der YeghiayanCustoms Officer
Thomas A. FikesSpecial Agent
Susan GillisInvestigative Analyst
Veronica HalleySpecial Agent
Mike HouserSpecial Agent
Brendan KowalikSpecial Agent
Tony LewisSpecial Agent
Maureen McCormickParalegal
James McEdwardsSpecial Agent
Louis B. MitchellResident Agent-in-Charge
Mark PletcherTrial Attorney
Steve SmithResident Agent-in-Charge
John ToddSpecial Agent
Dexter WellsSpecial Agent
Charlie WilcoxSpecial Agent
In recognition of excellence in investigating systemic corruption in overseas contracting during Operation Enduring Freedom
Universal Industries Limited Investigations Team
Caleb D. KingSpecial Agent
Michelle Nualart MaglioneSpecial Agent
Gustavo Rivera–MoralesSpecial Agent
Michael WallesiaAssistant US Attorney
In recognition of exceptional effort resulting in conviction of Russell Henderson Marshall and Universal Industries Limited
U.S. Department of EducationBilingual SEIT & Preschool, Inc. Investigative Team
Valerie BatistaSpecial Counsel, Office of Special Commissioner of
Investigation, New York City School District
Kevin KehoeDetective, Queens County District Attorney's Office, New York
Paul KriegerAssistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney's
Office, Southern District of New York
Anthony MangarellaSpecial Agent, U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General
Stacey MaranoAssistant Counsel, Office of the State Comptroller, New York
Robert E. MichaelisSenior Investigator, Office of the Special Commissioner
of Investigation, New York City School District
Rebecca RiciglianoAssistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney's
Office, Southern District of New York
Raymond RussellInvestigator, Office of the State Comptroller, New York
In recognition of the exemplary efforts that led to the prosecution of the owner of Bilingual SEIT for stealing millions of special education dollars and a new law calling
for increased oversight of preschool special education providers in New York
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U.S. Department of EnergyHanford Time Card Investigative Team
Daniel FruchterTrial Attorney
Patrick McGlinnSpecial Agent
Karrisa OteroSpecial Agent
Trevor PearsonSpecial Agent
Tyler TornabeneAssistant United States Attorney
In recognition of the team's exceptional efforts in combating company-endorsed, widespread, systemic timecard fraud that resulted in an $18 million civil settlement and 11 criminal convictions
Environmental Protection AgencyCSB Governance Investigation
Steve AldertonSenior Associate Counsel, Office of Counsel and
Congressional and Public Affairs
Paul AltenburgSpecial Agent, Office of Investigations
Clay BrownSpecial Agent, Office of Investigations
Andres CalderonAuditor, Office of Audit
Michael DaggettDeputy Inspector General for Investigations,
Office of Investigations
Michael DavisProduct Line Director, Efficiency Audits, Office of Audit
Kyle DenningSpecial Agent, Office of Investigations
Chris GaffneySpecial Agent-in-Charge, Office of Investigations
Kathy GalloSenior Associate Counsel, Office of Counsel and
Congressional and Public Affairs
Eric HangerDeputy Assistant Counsel to the IG, Office of Counsel
and Congressional and Public Affairs
Elisabeth HellerSpecial Agent, Office of Investigations
Marcia Hirt ReigeluthAuditor, Office of Audit
Mark KaminskySpecial Agent, Office of Investigations
Jennifer KaplanDeputy Assistant IG for Congressional and Public Affairs,
Office of Counsel and Congressional and Public Affairs
Jeffrey LagdaCongressional/Media Liaison, Office of Counsel
and Congressional and Public Affairs
Alan LarsenCounsel to the Inspector General, Office of Counsel
and Congressional and Public Affairs
Cara LindseyAuditor, Office of Audit
Mona MafiAssociate Counsel, Office of Counsel and Congressional and Public Affairs
Ashley NegronCongressional/Media Liaison, Office of Counsel
and Congressional and Public Affairs
Ware RochelleAdministrative Officer, Office of Counsel and
Congressional and Public Affairs
Gary SternbergPublications Coordinator
Patrick SullivanAssistant Inspector General for Investigations, Office of Investigations
Gloria Taylor UpshawProduct Manager for CSB Audits, Office of Audit
Allan WilliamsAssistant Inspector General for Investigations, Office of Investigations
In recognition of the EPA OIG’s work involving CSB governance that invoked the use of a 7 Day Letter to alert Congress, revealed statutory violations by senior agency officials
and resulted in the removal of the agency head for administrative misconduct
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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Export Import Bank of the United StatesEx-Im Bank OIG, Office of Investigations
William BowneTrial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice - Fraud Section
Patrick DonleySenior Litigation Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice - Fraud Section
Gary HeywardInvestigative Analyst
Zeia LomaxInvestigative Analyst
Brian McCormickSenior Special Agent
Patrick McCurrySenior Special Agent
Andrew McLaughlinSenior Special Agent
Isidoro NunezSpecial Agent, Homeland Security Investigations
Gilles ReyesSpecial Agent
Amanda SchultzFinancial Analyst
Daniel H. StittAssistant Inspector General for Investigations
David E. SutkusDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Investigations
In recognition of the Export-Import OIG Investigation team’s outstanding efforts and contributions related to the criminal investigation and prosecution of an international
organization involved in $223 million international loan fraud scheme
Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationInvestigative Team: Convictions of United Commercial Bank Officers
in Massive Financial Fraud Scheme
John BroderickSpecial Agent, FBI
Marius GreenspanSpecial Agent, SIGTARP
Denise OkiParalegal Specialist, Department of Justice
Robert ReesAssistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of California
Adam ReevesAssistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of California
Phillip VillanuevaFinancial Fraud Investigator, Department of Justice
Ryan WatSpecial Agent, Federal Reserve System OIG
Kelvin ZwiefelhoferSpecial Agent, FDIC OIG
In recognition of Outstanding Service in Uncovering and Jointly Investigating and Prosecuting a Multi-Million Dollar Bank, Securities and TARP Fraud Scheme
Federal Housing Finance AgencyNational City Mortgage Fraud Taskforce
Jason AbendSpecial Agent
Ronnyne BannisterSpecial Agent
Andrew CarlieSpecial Agent
Virginia CheathamAssistant United States Attorney
Barry ClevelandSpecial Agent
James ConnerSpecial Agent
Meghan DubeaSpecial Agent
Mark HengstSpecial Agent
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Timothy KentySpecial Agent
David LastAssistant United States Attorney
Maureen MartinSpecial Agent
David MeyerSpecial Agent
Kari MeyerSpecial Agent
Stephan ReimersSpecial Agent
Steven RobinsonSpecial Agent
Gregory SchosslerSpecial Agent
Kristopher TrischSpecial Agent
Sean Van SchaftenSpecial Agent
In recognition of outstanding group achievement for the prosecution of 10 defendants who participated in a complex scheme to defraud Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD, and
other financial institutions resulting in losses of approximately $10 million
U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesSacred Heart Hospital Investigative Team
Cathy BarbourSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Benjamin FolgerSpecial Agent
Kelly GreeningAssistant United States Attorney
Joel HammermanAssistant United States Attorney
Ryan HedgesAssistant United States Attorney
Diane MacArthurAssistant United States Attorney
Alex PayneSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Peter TheilerSpecial Agent
Brian WallachAssistant United States Attorney
Christy WellsSpecial Agent
In recognition of the team's outstanding efforts and contributions related to the criminal investigation and prosecution of multiple defendants in the Sacred Heart Hospital case
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentReverse Mortgage Solutions (RMS)-HECM Servicing Self Curtailment
Jamilia DavisSpecial Agent
Michael Powell Special Agent-in-Charge
In recognition of outstanding investigative and civil work resulting in a civil settlement
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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U.S. Department of JusticeOperation “Restore Integrity”
Matt BravermanSupervisory Special Agent
Kevin BrennerAssistant United States Attorney
Debra “Nichole” FlemingSpecial Agent
Maureen McCartneyAssistant United States Attorney
Peter F. SchenckCriminal Chief, Assistant U.S. Attorney
In recognition of the team’s comprehensive investigation determining that FBI Special Agent Matthew Lowry tampered with substantial quantities of drug evidence, adversely affecting a number of large scale drug investigations
U.S. Department of LaborIronworkers 401 RICO Investigation and Trial Team
Carmen DimarioSpecial Agent, FBI
Jason HuffSpecial Agent, FBI
Robert LivermoreAssistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Keith ReillySpecial Agent
Chad SpeicherSpecial Agent, FBI
Marc WalkerSpecial Agent
Alison WelchSpecial Agent
In recognition of the outstanding skills, dedication, and expertise demonstrated in the Ironworkers 401 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) investigation and trial
Legal Services CorporationLSC OIG Fraud Prevention Program
Charles BeckerSenior Investigator
Cynthia RobinsonSenior Investigative Analyst
Noel RosengartSenior Investigative Counsel
Michael ShiohamaChief Investigator
Kathryn SilvestriSenior Investigative Counsel
In recognition of outstanding achievement for completing a Fraud Prevention Guide highlighting patterns of LSC grant fraud schemes and successfully educating employees
at 135 LSC grantee programs through Fraud Awareness Briefings
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
National Science FoundationInvestigation and Prosecution Team
John BrinksAsset Forfeiture Specialist, DCIS, DoD OIG
Belinda BrownParalegal, DOJ
John CieplakInvestigator, NSF OIG
James DePalmaSpecial Agent, DHS OIG
Steven DriverSpecial Agent, DOE OIG
Nicolas EvansSpecial Agent, EPA OIG
Brian FrankAuditor, DOJ
Gina GalleSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID
Tara JonesSpecial Agent, DCIS, DoD OIG
Nicholas MacedoniaInvestigator, NSF OIG
Philip MazzellaSpecial Agent, NASA OIG
Thomas PalermoAssistant United States Attorney, Middle District of Florida, DOJ
Steven ScullySpecial Agent, USPS OIG
Daniel SigalInvestigative Attorney, NSF OIG
Jayson TameSpecial Agent, DHS OIG
Pamela Van DortInvestigative Attorney, NSF OIG
Tracy WalravenComputer Forensic Examiner, NASA
In recognition of the outstanding commitment, dedication, initiative and teamwork demonstrated in the successful investigation and prosecution of two individuals
Office of Personnel ManagementJonathan Hargett Investigative Team
Stuart AxenfeldAssistant Inspector General for Audit
William BaileyForensic Auditor, VA OIG
Barry BargoManager, Special Investigations Unit,
Coventry Health Care
Tanya BlackwellDeputy Staff Judge Advocate, V Corps,
USAREUR, US Army
John BrooksSpecial Agent-in-Charge (Retired), VA OIG
Marcus BuschTrial Attorney, Office of International Affairs, DOJ
Juergen BusserKriminal Polizei (KRIPO), Darmstadt, Germany
Donna L. ChapinAttorney-in-Charge, Civil Division, European
Office, Office of Foreign Litigation, DOJ
Paul DanleySpecial Agent, Army CID
Toni DonatoParalegal, Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, DOJ
Christopher DongAttorney Advisor, VA OIG
Kent DuncanDeputy Chief, Foreign Law Branch, V Corps, US Army
Donna GalindoParalegal, Fraud and Public Corruption Section, DOJ
John R. GoringResident Agent-in-Charge, European Fraud Resident Agency, Army CID
Helga GrimmCriminal Investigator, European Resident Agency, DCIS, DoD OIG
Stephen GurwitzSenior Investigator, Asset Forfeiture Program, DCIS, DoD OIG
Gregg HirsteinSpecial Agent-in-Charge, VA OIG
Robert M. HollisDirector, Office of Foreign Litigation, DOJ
Peter LallasAssistant United States Attorney, DOJ
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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Andrew LewczykTrial Attorney,
Office of International Affairs, DOJ
Diane LucasAssistant United States Attorney, Asset Forfeiture
and Money Laundering, DOJ
Linda McKinneyOffice of International Affairs, DOJ
Steven L. MeintzSpecial Agent,
European Fraud Resident Agency, Army CID
Annette NowakSpecial Agent, VA OIG
Richard PandisSpecial Agent, OPM OIG
Robert PetroleSpecial Agent,
DCIS, DoD OIG
Micah D. PharrisSenior Trial Attorney, Human Rights and
Special Prosecutions Section, DOJ
Theodore RadwayAssistant United States Attorney, Fraud and
Public Corruption Section, DOJ
Daniela ReichelsteinParalegal, Office of International Affairs, DOJ
Tim RobertsonSpecial Agent, European Resident Agency, DCIS, DoD OIG
Shantel RobinsonSpecial Agent, OPM OIG
Randy RuppResident Agent-in-Charge, VA OIG
Courtney SaleskiAssistant United States Attorney (former), DOJ
Matthew StiglitzDeputy Chief, Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section, DOJ
Timothy C. WatkinsCounsel to the Inspector General, OPM OIG
Nicole WattleletParalegal, U.S. Attorney’s Office, DOJ
Claire WrisleySenior Investigator (former), Special Investigations
Unit, Coventry Health Care
In recognition of outstanding teamwork in the investigation and prosecution of an overseas health care fraud
Smithsonian InstitutionParking Management, Inc. Team
Joseph BenhamAuditor
Brian GrimordSenior Special Agent
Gary KipeSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation
Frank McCarthySpecial Agent
James McDonaldTrial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice
Monika MooreAssistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
Michael PickettAssistant Inspector General for Investigations
Michelle UejioAuditor
Jasmine YoonAssistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia
In recognition of investigative excellence and significant teamwork in the Parking Management, Inc. investigations
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Special Inspector General for Afghanistan ReconstructionBillion Dollar Fuel Contract Investigations Team
Timothy A. JonesAssistant Special Agent-in-Charge
Kyushik "Danny" MinSpecial Agent
Lindy L. SavelleSpecial Agent-in-Charge
Scott R. SkinnerSpecial Agent
Adrienne B. ToddInvestigative Analyst
In recognition of outstanding achievement in successfully mitigating fraud related to nearly a billion dollar Afghan fuel contract, resulting in immediate action by the
Afghan president and saving over $200 million of U.S. government funds
Contract Fraud Investigation Team
Gerald BurkeCivil Chief, U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Illinois
Carlos C. Campos, Jr.Special Agent, Naval Criminal Investigative Service
Art J. CoulterTrial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice,
Civil Division, Fraud Section
Matthew H. CraigSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID, Major Procurement Fraud Unit
Donna M. GerdesParalegal Specialist, U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Illinois
Randez X. HaddenSpecial Agent, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
John T. HarrymanAssociate Counsel, U.S. Transportation Command
Sean P. KrezanoskiSpecial Agent, U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Nathan D. StumpAssistant U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Illinois
Christopher ThesingSpecial Agent, Defense Criminal Investigative Service
Sherri A. ZinselmeierDefense Contract Audit Agency
In recognition of successfully conducting a joint investigation, leading to the recovery of $31.5 million to the U.S. government due to false billings and overcharges for Afghan goods
U.S. Department of TransportationReincarnated Carriers Investigative Team
Louis H. Burrell IIISpecial Agent
Brendan S. CulleySpecial Agent
Heidi L. FickeSenior Special Agent
Jason A. FosterSpecial Agent
Desmond A. GibsonSenior Special Agent
Marlies T. GonzalezSpecial Agent-in-Charge
Normalyn A. HarrisAssistant Special Agent-in-Charge
Rasmus O. JamesSpecial Agent
Zurvohn A. MaloofSenior Special Agent
Tammie L. MooreSenior Special Agent
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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Ashley B. StricklandSpecial Agent
William L. SwallowSpecial Agent-in-Charge
In recognition of outstanding performance in conducting investigations positively impacting the safety of the traveling public
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration
Louis J. Ciervo IIISpecial Agent
In recognition of Special Agent (SA) Joseph Ciervo's outstanding work for successfully investigating and bringing to justice an attorney and a mortgage broker who extorted money and victimized police officers and their families
U.S. Postal Service“Operation Hurting for Dollars” – Dr. Luis Faura Clavell and
Dr. Alfonso Madrid Guzman Provider Fraud Investigation
Ebelise AdamesSpecial Agent
Eric BalujaSpecial Agent, DOL OIG
Timothy BurkeTechnical Operations
Wallace BusteloSpecial Agent, HHS OIG
Teresa CliettInvestigative Specialist (RN)
Maria DominguezFirst Assistant U.S. Attorney
Brian DoyleSpecial Agent, FBI
Rafael MedinaSpecial Agent-in-Charge
Vernessa MedinaSpecial Agent
Gerardo MoraSpecial Agent, FBI
Annabelle PeluyeraSpecial Agent, SSA OIG
John PlanerTechnical Operations
Luis Rodriguez-NievesLegal Administrative Specialist
Patrick SheaDeputy Special Agent-in-Charge
Amanda Soto-OrtegaSpecial Assistant U.S. Attorney
Jose SotoSpecial Agent, HHS OIG
Sandy YungSpecial Agent
In recognition of an outstanding multi-agency collaboration in combating health care fraud against the U.S. government and protecting the integrity of federal disability benefit programs
U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsTampa, Florida VA Medical Center Identity Fraud Investigation Team
Jennifer ArbutinaSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service
Mack BrazelleFingerprint Specialist, Treasury IG for Tax Aministration
Nadia ButlerSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service
Sharla CanfieldDetective, Tampa Police Department
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
William ChirinosSpecial Agent
Marc CollinsSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service
Colin DavisSpecial Agent
Scott EastmanManagement Analyst
William HathawaySpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service
Glenn HayagSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service
Sean KeenSpecial Agent
Scott KellerResident Agent-in-Charge
Tim LoperTrial Attorney, Fraud Section, Criminal Division
G. Deron MazeDetective, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Gene McClainDetective, Tampa Police Department
Karen McGoff YostAssociate Director
Thomas PalermoAssistant U.S. Attorney, Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division
James RobnettSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service
Mike ScottTrooper, Florida Highway Patrol
Ashley ShinglerManagement Analyst
Kirsten SingerForensic Document Examiner
Lamont StokesSpecial Agent-in-Charge
Sara SweeneyAssistant U.S. Attorney, Middle District
of Florida, Tampa Division
Carol TorczonDirector
Brian TullisAssistant Special Agent-in-Charge
In recognition of the team’s significant contribution in advancing the OIG’s investigative mission related to various fraud schemes facilitated through the use of stolen VA
patient records containing veterans’ Personal Identifying Information
LAw And LEGIsLAtIon AwArd for ExCELLEnCE
U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of Counsel
Cecelia A. BanksFOIA Assistant
Shenandoah M. BunnAssistant Counsel
Melissa I. CaseyStaff Assistant
Alison DeckerAssistant Counsel
Paul M. FeeneyDeputy Counsel
Michael D. JonesAssistant Counsel
Amy N. LowenthalAssistant Counsel
Christine G. MaherAssistant Counsel
Antigone PotamianosDeputy Counsel
Jill P. SayreAssistant Counsel
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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Christy A. SlamowitzCounsel
Albert StewartManagement Analyst
Cherry W. TolliverAssistant Counsel
In recognition of the Office of Counsel's significant contributions to CIGIE through the provision of legal counsel and services for 6 years
Social Security AdministrationDisability Adjudication Review Team
Walter BayerDirector, Chicago Audit Division
Mary Ann BraycichSenior Program Analyst, Crystal City Audit Office
Tonya EickmanAudit Manager, Kansas City Audit Office
Shelley GuimondProgram Analyst, Birmingham Audit Office
Faisal KhanAuditor, Crystal City Audit Office
Brennan KrajeBaltimore Headquarters, Statistician
Yaquelin LaraAuditor-in-Charge, Crystal City Audit Office
Janet MatlockSenior Auditor, Birmingham Audit Office
Nicholas MilanekAudit Manager, Crystal City Audit Office
Nicholas MooreAuditor, Kansas City Audit Office
Toni PaquetteSenior Analyst, Boston Audit Office
Parham PriceAuditor, Crystal City Audit Office
Ken WongProgram Analyst, Crystal City Audit Office
In recognition of an outstanding report on the oversight of administrative law judges (ALJs) and their decision making at the Social Security Administration
MAnAGEMEnt AwArd for ExCELLEnCEU.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Derrick JacksonSpecial Agent-in-Charge
In recognition of dynamic leadership, dedication and contributions towards the success of HHS OIG Investigations and the CIGIE law enforcement community
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
MuLtIpLE dIsCIpLInEs AwArd for ExCELLEnCEAgency for International Development
Interagency International Ebola Response and Preparedness Oversight Team
Zac BaoAuditor, USAID OIG
Melissa A. BauerAudit Manager, Department of State OIG
Karen D. BellProgram Director, Strategic Oversight Planning
and Reporting, DIG OCO, DoD OIG
Leslee BolleaDirector, Communications and Outreach, OCO, DoD OIG
Justin BrownChief of Staff, USAID OIG
Jon ChassonDirector, Performance Audit, USAID OIG
Michael S. Child, SrDeputy Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations, DoD OIG
David W. CornDivision Director, Special Plans and Operations, DoD OIG
Melinda DempseyDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit, USAID OIG
Michelle DioufAuditor, USAID OIG
Jefferson L. DuBinokProgram Analyst, Special Plans and Operations, DoD OIG
Simone DuncanAuditor, USAID OIG
Louis Duncan Jr.Audit Manager, USAID OIG
Andrew L. FechhelmAssociate General Counsel, DoD OIG
Abdoulaye GueyeRegional Inspector General, USAID OIG
Carol E. HareAuditor, Department of State OIG
Ismail KenessyAuditor, USAID OIG
Mamesho MacaulayAuditor, USAID OIG
Tinh NguyenDeputy IG for Middle East Region Operations, Department of State OIG
Mary OfferdahlProgram Analyst, USAID OIG
Jessica PearchAuditor, USAID OIG
Upeksha PeramuneSenior Auditor, Department of State OIG
Jill RandallAuditor, USAID OIG
Donell RiesAssistant Director, Performance Audits, USAID OIG
Karla RobinsonAuditor, USAID OIG
Jon SchofieldSpecial Agent-in-Charge
Wilbert J. Schwinn IIISenior Management and Program Analyst, USAID OIG
Laura ShugrueManagement Analyst, USAID OIG
William StapletonSenior Investigative Counsel, Department of State OIG
Julie TaitsmanChief Medical Officer, HHS OIG
David ThomanekDirector of Policy, Planning, and Analysis, USAID OIG
Stephen TignorManagement Analyst, USAID OIG
David WaldronAuditor, USAID OIG
Amelia WentzSenior Auditor, HHS OIG
In recognition of the distinguished achievements of the OIGs of USAID, DoD, DOS, and HHS for oversight of the U.S. Government’s international response and preparedness efforts associated with the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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USAID Management Challenges Team
Martha ChangAuditor
Jon ChassonDirector, Performance Audits
Brianna DallosAuditor
Matthew EvansManagement Analyst
Eve JosephAuditor
Nathan LokosAssistant Inspector General for Audit
Lisa McCabeManagement Analyst
Andy NguyenAuditor
Robin ReidWriter-Editor
Donna RosaSenior Program Analyst
Laura ShugrueManagement Analyst
Allison TarmannWriter-Editor
David WaldronAuditor
In recognition of outstanding contributions to the identification of major management challenges affecting the success of USAID’s foreign assistance programs
U.S. Department of DefenseArmed Forces Retirement Home Inspection Team
Beatrice BabalolaProgram Analyst
Christopher R. CoccaroProgram Analyst
Beverly L. CornishProgram Analyst
James E. DavisAcquisition Program Evaluator
Kim R. HaneyProgram Analyst
Sardar Q. HassanProject Team Lead
Scott HowellMedical Inspector
Shaleen M. KaulCivil Engineer
Doreen M. LounsberyMedical Inspector
Ben MeadeSenior Auditor
Marcos MelendezGeneral Engineer
Stanley E. MeyerProject Director
Gregory D. SampsonProject Executive Officer
Leticia SandrockMedical Inspector
Nhi P. StantonProgram Analyst
Anh H. TranComputer Engineer
Minh TranComputer Engineer
In recognition of exceptional performance during the Department of Defense Inspector General’s "Inspection of the Armed Forces Retirement Home"
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Supreme Foodservice Investigative Team
Walter BohinskiAuditor
Leah ChambersSpecial Agent
Colin ChericoAssistant U.S. Attorney
Art CoulterTrial Attorney
Andrew DunphySpecial Agent
Kishara GantSpecial Agent
John GoringSpecial Agent
Veronica HallySpecial Agent
Brian LeinbachAuditor
Annette MurphySpecial Agent
Sharlann ParlantiAuditor
Joel SweetAssistant U.S. Attorney
Bea WitzlebenAssistant U.S. Attorney
Allison WynnAuditor
In recognition of excellence in investigation of Supreme Foodservice
U.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General
Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act Team
Nancy BuckheitStatistician, Audit Services
Christopher CooperAssistant Special Agent-in-Charge, Investigation Services
Sean FitzgeraldInformation Technology Specialist, Information Technology
Audits and Computer Crime Investigations
Suzanne HermitageDirector, Quality and Integrity Group
Yanmin HuaInformation Technology Specialist, Information Technology
Audits and Computer Crime Investigations
Fon LinSupervisory Information Technology Specialist, Information
Technology Audits and Computer Crime Investigations
Suzanne LuInformation System Auditor and Project Leader, Information
Technology Audits and Computer Crime Investigations
Theresa PeroliniAuditor, Quality and Integrity Group
Edward SlevinDirector, Computer Assisted Assessment Techniques Division,
Information Technology Audits and Computer Crime Investigations
Zachary SudiakInformation Systems Supervisory Auditor, Information Technology Audits and Computer Crime Investigations
Zachariah WadlerNetwork Systems Security Administrator, Information Technology Audits and Computer Crime Investigations
Michele Weaver DuganDirector, Operations Internal Audit Team, Audit Services
In recognition of the outstanding achievement by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Inspector General for its development and dissemination of the Purchase Card System
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentBank of America – Loan Origination Investigation
Kenneth M. AbellAssistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of New York, DOJ
Turner BondStatistician
William W. CerboneSenior Attorney Advisor
Paula I. GrafSenior Auditor
Richard K. HayesAssistant United States Attorney, Eastern District of New York, DOJ
Joan HobbsDeputy Assistant IG for Audit
Aaron HorensteinFinancial Analyst, HUD
Bryan HowellAssociate Counsel
Jane KimAuditor
Gerald R. KirklandRegional Inspector General for Audit
Jeremy KirklandCounsel to the IG
Lynelle M. KunstSenior Auditor
Dane NarodeAffirmative Civil Enforcement Auditor,
Eastern District of New York, HUD
William W. NixonAssistant Regional Inspector General
Patricia PeifferSupervisory Single Family Housing Specialist, HUD
Kimberly RandallCivil Fraud Division Director
Emily RosenthalAffirmative Civil Enforcement Auditor,
Eastern District of New York, DOJ
Ava RoussellSenior Auditor
Julie SchafferPhiladelphia Homeownership Center Director, HUD
Melissa SilvermanAssistant General Counsel, HUD
Joanna VarenhorstSenior Auditor
Tamara WallingerSenior Auditor
Danita Y. WadeSenior Auditor
In recognition of your significant contributions to replenish the Federal Housing Administration fund and hold Bank of America accountable for violating regulations when underwriting Federally insured loans
Peace CorpsInvestigative Review Team for the Death of a Peace Corps/China Volunteer
Li BoInvestigator, U.S. Consulate General, Chengdu, China
Lisa ChesnelWriter-Editor
Joaquin FerraoDeputy Inspector General/Legal Counsel
Susan GasperSenior Evaluator
Jim O’KeefeAssistant Inspector General for Evaluations
Joyce ShoresSenior Special Agent
José VegaAttorney Advisor
John WarrenAssistant Inspector General for Investigations
In recognition of the inter-disciplinary team’s excellence in investigating, reviewing, and assessing the highly unusual circumstances of a volunteer’s death in Peace Corps/China
and for making recommendations to improve the medical care of volunteers
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Social Security AdministrationDeath Accuracy Team
Kim ByrdDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit
Hollie CalhounSenior Auditor, Birmingham OA
Andrew CannarsaPublic Affairs Specialist, Office of Communications
and Resource Management
Lewis DardickAttorney, OCIG
Ron GuniaDirector, Dallas OA
Christine HaussAudit Manager, New York
Vincent HuangProgram Analyst, New York OA
Kevin JoyceIT Specialist, Boston OA
William KearnsIT Specialist, CAATS/OA
Jim KleinDirector, San Francisco OA
Kristin KlimaCongressional Liaison
Siuwan KuetherProgram Analyst, New York OA
Rona LawsonDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit
Tracy LyngeCommunications Director, Office of Communications
and Resource Management
Janet MatlockSenior Auditor, Birmingham OA
David MazzolaAudit Manager, Boston OA
David McGheeSenior Auditor, Dallas OA
Tim MeinholzSenior Auditor, San Francisco OA
Karen MyersPublic Affairs Specialist, Office of Communications
and Resource Management
Tim NeeDirector, New York OA
Judith OliveiraDirector, Boston OA
Anita PilchManagement Analyst, Office of Communications
and Resource Management
Jeff PoundsAudit Manager, Birmingham OA
Luis RamirezIT Specialist, Atlanta OA
Alla ResmanIT Specialist, CAATS/OA (New York)
Theresa RobertsDirector, Birmingham OA
Doug RoloffAssistant Special Agent-in-Charge, OI
Frank SalamoneSenior Auditor, Boston OA
Steven L. SchaefferAssistant Inspector General for Audit
Kristen SchnatterlyOA Executive Officer
Christin SilverPublic Affairs Specialist, Office of Communications
and Resource Management
Amy SmithIO Executive Officer
Neha SmithAudit Manager, Dallas Audit Division/Denver
Clara SotoAuditor, Dallas OA
Jack TrudelAudit Manager, San Francisco OA
Wilfred WongIT Specialist, San Francisco OA
In recognition of contributing to the IG's testimony which enhanced Congress' ability to enact legislation to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Death Master File and to improve Government payment accuracy
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsReview of Alleged Patient Deaths, Patient Wait Times, and Scheduling
Practices at the Phoenix VA Health Care System Team
Josephine AndrionHealth System Specialist
Timothy BaileyManager
Joshua BelewAuditor
Patrick BergeronInvestigative Assistant
Robert BoskenSpecial Agent
Debra Boyd SealeAssociate Director
Gail BozzelliHealth System Specialist
Candice BrownAuditor
Richard CadyResident Agent-in-Charge
Diana CahillSpecial Agent
Beverly CarterIT Specialist
Cynthia CavalieriManagement Analyst
Victoria CoatesDirector
Myra ConwayHealth System Specialist
Sheila CooleyDirector
Brett CurrieProgram Specialist
Nicholas DahlDirector
Scott DawesProgram Specialist
Latreala ExumProgram Specialist
Frederick FernandesSpecial Agent
Katharine FosterHealth System Specialist
Robin FrazierAuditor
Takisha GambleProgram Specialist
Timothy GleasonProgram Specialist
Catherine GromekCongressional Relations Officer
Kathy GudgellDirector
Timothy HalpinAuditor
Wachita HaywoodAssociate Director
Deborah HowardDirector
Derrick HudsonProgram Support
Steven HuertaSpecial Agent
Thomas JamiesonSenior Physician
Sandra KhanHealth System Specialist
Lance KramerAuditor
Melanie KrauseAssociate Director
Julie KroviakSenior Physician
Brad LewisAuditor
Alan MallingerSenior Physician
Larry McDonaldSpecial Agent
Joanne MoffettSpecial Assistant to the Inspector General
Judy MontanoAssociate Director
Daniel MorrisManager
Roxanna OseguedaManagement Analyst
Cherie PalmerDirector
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Sandra ParsonsDeputy Director
Ronald PennyIT Specialist
Clifford PhillipsDeputy Director
Charles PomeratProgram Specialist
Carla ReidAuditor
Larry ReinkemeyerDirector
Victor RheeManagement Analyst
Jason RootSpecial Agent
Erin RouthAuditor
Jose SalazarAuditor
Eric SanfordAuditor
Michael SeitlerSpecial Agent-in-Charge
Michael ShepherdMedical Officer
Dorcas SmithProgram Specialist
Randall SnowDirector
Shawn SteeleManager
Michelle SwaglerProgram Specialist
Jonathan ToySpecial Agent
Glen TruppDirector
Brian TullisDirector
Nelvy Viguera ButlerStatistician
George WesleyDirector
Steven WiseDirector
Toni WoodardAssociate Director
Robert YangSenior Physician
In recognition of the extraordinary efforts of the Office of Inspector General in completing its review of alleged patient deaths, wait times, and inappropriate patent scheduling practices
spECIAL ACt AwArd for ExCELLEnCEU.S. Department of Defense
Department of Defense Suicide Event Report (DoDSER) Data Quality Assessment Team
Christine FagiolettiPublic Health Analyst
Andrew FechhelmLegal Advisor
Brian JanysekSpecial Agent
Elias G. NimmerProject Director
Bruce A. ShahbazTeam Leader
In recognition of exceptional performance while conducting the Department of Defense Suicide Event Report (DoDSER) Data Quality Assessment
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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Special Inspector General for Afghanistan ReconstructionFinancial Audit Team
Murtaza BahramiFinancial Auditor
Charles BotwrightDirector of Financial Audits
George BuzbySenior Audit Manager
Mark HamelFinancial Auditor
Chandresh MamlatdarnaFinancial Auditor
Dawn ReposkyFinancial Auditor
Jay RollinsSenior Audit Manager
John SchenkFinancial Auditor
Emmett SchneiderFinancial Auditor
Anthony SmithFinancial Auditor
Gwendolyn ToopsReport Reviewer and Publications Specialist
Lisa WilliamsFinancial Auditor
In recognition of extraordinary initiative in identifying gaps in financial audit coverage of Afghanistan reconstruction contracts, resulting in potential recoveries exceeding $100 million of U.S. government funds
U.S. Department of StateSecurity Inspectors Team
Tom AllsburyDirector of Security and Intelligence Division
Darren FelsburgLead Security Inspector
Barry LangevinSupervisory Security Inspector
Chris MackLead Security Inspector
Shawn O’ReillyLead Security Inspector
John PhilibinLead Security Inspector
Lavon SajonaSupervisory Security Senior Inspector
Richard SypherLead Security Inspector
In recognition of exemplary work during FY 2014 that led to improvements in the security of U.S. diplomatic missions, potentially saving lives during any future attacks
18th Annual Awards CeremonyOctober 22nd 2015
Acknowledgements
18th Annual Awards Ceremony October 22nd 2015
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CIGIE AwArd noMInAtIon rEVIEw pAnELsA special “thank you” to all of the Review Panel members
Multiple Categories Awards for Excellence PanelMike McCarthy
Export-Import Bank of the United States
Alan BoehmNational Science Foundation
Beth HarrellSecurities and Exchange Commission
Tristan SiegelSocial Security Administration
Audit Awards for Excellence PanelDebra Pettitt
Department of Labor
Peter SheridanBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and CFPB
Brian MullinsNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Troy Meyer Small Business Administration
Evaluations, Management, Special Act, and IT Categories Award for Excellence PanelDebbie Solmonson
Department of Energy
Brian Lockwood Defense Intelligence Agency
Carolyn HantzDepartment of Defense
Cathy HelmSmithsonian Institution
Investigations Awards for Excellence PanelRoslyn Mazer
Federal Trade Commission
Matthew AlessandrinoFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Rene FeblesFederal Housing Finance Agency
Douglas DominSpecial Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction
Special Category AwardsMichael Horowitz
Department of Justice
Allison LernerNational Science Foundation
Jon RymerDepartment of Defense
Paul MartinNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
Kathleen TigheDepartment of Education
Daniel LevinsonHealth and Human Service
Carl HoeckerSecurities Exchange Commission
Kathy Buller Peace Corps
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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
David MontoyaHousing and Urban Development
Phyllis FongDepartment of Agriculture
Lynne McFarlandFederal Election Commission
Elizabeth DeanFederal Credit Administration
Special acknowledgementSA resounding “thank you” to those who assisted in the preparations for the Awards Ceremony.
Department of EducationAudrey Dixon Laura KoschnyKatie Putman
Carin Wyche Keith M. MaddoxKathleen S. Tighe
Peace CorpsKate Pote
Hannah CoxKion Turner
Kelsey GriffithsSarah O'Neill Gerwin
Kathy A. Buller
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and EfficiencyMark Jones
Tracy BrownBrett WilsonPaola Merino
Roxsand DeveseBeth Leon
Kelly PrillamanTara RodasJohn Gill
Amanda FreemanMichael Diavolikis
Cover photo: Kelly Prillaman