Afghan National Army: Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan Lacks Key Information on Inventory in Stock and Requirements for Vehicle Spare Parts
Abstract
From 2004 through 2013, the Combined Security Transition Command (CSTC-A) purchased approximately $370 million in spare parts to maintain and repair vehicles for the Afghan National Army (ANA). A reliable and integrated logistics system is needed to provide spare parts to maintain vehicle and equipment readiness for security operations. However, questions have been raised about CSTC-A's support of the ANA's logistics capabilities. For example, in October 2012, the International Security Assistance Force Commander's Advisory and Assistance Team reported that CSTCA could not account for approximately $230 million worth of spare parts for the Afghanistan National Security Forces and noted that, due to the lack of accountability for these parts, CSTC-A ordered additional spare parts worth more than $138 million. The team referred this matter to SIGAR and asked that SIGAR examine the matter further. The objectives of this audit were to assess whether (1) CSTC-A's estimates for ANA vehicle spare parts were based on accurate requirements; and (2) CSTC-A has sufficient internal controls to account for vehicle spare parts to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 16, 2013
- Accession Number
- AD1140395
Entities
People
- John Sopko
Organizations
- Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction