Intragovernmental Value Added Network (IVAN)

Abstract

Mission: IVAN addresses the long-standing material weakness identified by the GAO and DoDIG associated with Intragovernmental Transactions (IGT) by establishing the necessary data requirements, processes and business rules needed to provide DoD visibility over IGT activities and reduce the potential for related Anti-Deficiency Act violations. Concept/Scope: IVAN is focused on addressing the issues surrounding reimbursable orders between DoD reporting entities and between DoD and other Federal Agencies. In 2006, DoD developed a "to-be" concept for how intragovernmental orders should be accomplished. These requirements were published in the DoD Business Enterprise Architecture (BEA). In 2007, DoD determined the need to validate the BEA through use of an automated tool which might also serve as an interim solution until full deployment of the DoD target environment. A proof-of-concept effort was initiated in 2007 focusing on DoD to DoD orders and, in 2008, extending to DoD to Federal Agency orders. In FY 2009, IVAN was established as a formal program, achieved Milestone B and began initial limited deployments. In 2010, IVAN began formal deployment from a DISA hosted production facitiy. Addressing the IGT issues is a key aspect of providing financial transparency and resolving the numerous IGT related findings of the GAO and DoDIG. Impact: IVAN will provide the following: --Address material weakness requirements for IGT --Establish internal controls & financial visibility to minimize potential for Anti-Deficiency Act (ADA) violation situations --Improve timeliness and accuracy of accounting transaction postings through automation --Improve process efficiency through automation and reduction of manpower requirements, process errors and rework due to manual activities --Provide centralized visibility into IGT details to support research for eliminations and spend analysis BTA disestablishment in FY2011 per SECDEF decision

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: 4_0605020BTA_5_0400_PB_2012

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