15th Annual Awards Ceremony - IGNET

15th Annual Awards CeremonyOctober 16th 2012


Baird Auditorium

National Museum of Natural History

Smithsonian Institution

10th and Constitution Avenue NW

Washington, D.C. 20560

15th Annual Awards Ceremony October 16th 2012

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CIGIE Awards – 2012Order of Events

Presentation of Colors and National Anthem

Welcoming RemarksScott Dahl

CIGIE Awards Program Co-ChairInspector General


Keynote AddressPaul Light

Paulette Goddard Professor of Public ServiceNew York University - Wagner

Special Category Awards PresentationThe Honorable Jeffrey Zients

CIGIE Executive ChairDeputy Director for Management and

Acting Director Office of Management and Budget

Alexander Hamilton AwardGaston L. Gianni, Jr. Better Government Award

Glenn/Roth Exemplary Service AwardSentner Award for Dedication and Courage

Individual Accomplishment Award

CIGIE Awards PresentationThe Honorable Phyllis K. Fong

CIGIE Chair, Inspector General Department of Agriculture

Carl A. ClinefelterCIGIE Vice Chair

Inspector General Farm Credit Administration

Closing RemarksThe Honorable I. Charles McCullough

CIGIE Awards Program Co-ChairInspector General

Intelligence Community

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Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency

Paul Light Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service New York University – Wagner

Paul C. Light is Paulette Goddard Professor of Public Service at New York University’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service. Before joining NYU, he was vice president and director of governmental studies at the Brookings Institution, Douglas Dillon Senior Fellow, and founding director of its Center for Public Service. He has held teaching posts at the University of Virginia, University of Minnesota, and Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He was also senior adviser to the U.S. Senate Governmental Affairs Committee from 1987-1989, senior director of the public policy grant program at the Pew Charitable Trusts from 1995-1998, and vice president and founding director of the Center for Public Service at the Brookings Institution (1998-2003). He is the author of twenty-six books, most recently The Four Pillars of High Performance (2005), A Government Ill Executed (2008), Driving Social Change (2011), and Government by Investigation: Congress, the President, and the Search for Answers (2013).

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Message from the Chair and the Vice Chair

Welcome to the annual awards ceremony of the Inspector General community and of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency. We are privileged to be here today to recognize the range of accomplishments of our member agencies.

Public service is a rewarding and noble calling. Today we honor those in our community who have distinguished themselves in their endeavors and who have contributed to the well-being of the Nation. In so many ways, our community of dedicated people touches the life of every American every day – from meeting such basic human needs as food, shelter, and medical care; to creating a strong economy and infrastructure with access to education, arts, and science; to strengthening America’s position at home and abroad.

And so, we congratulate this year’s winners, who exemplify the best in public service. You have been chosen by your peers for your dedication, leadership, and hard work. You have taken risks, persevered, partnered with others, and faced unforeseen challenges. Thank you for everything you have done for the American people.

Phyllis K. Fong Chair

Carl A. ClinefelterVice 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 Development

Oscar C. HolderForeign 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

Rolando BarahonaAuditor

A Honduran airliner crashed on approach to the airport in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, resulting in the deaths of Mr. Hebb and Mr. Barahona in 1989.

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Paul BroxtermanSpecial 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.

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Department of Justice

William “Buddy” Sentner, IIISpecial Agent

In June 2006, Special Agent Sentner was killed while executing arrest warrants on six Bureau of Prisons correction officers.

U.S. Postal Service

Greg 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 Reconstruction

Paul ConverseAuditor

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.


Special Category Awards


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Alexander Hamilton Award

Environmental Protection AgencyDeep-water Horizon Interdisciplinary Audit, Evaluation and Legal Team

Stacey (Bond) BanksProgram Analyst

Laurie AdamsAuditor

Steve AldertonSenior Associate Counsel

Erin BarnesWeaverLead Program Analyst

Susan BarvenikAssociate Counsel

Angela BennettAuditor

Ira BrassAuditor

Dan CarrollAuditor

Susan CharenAssociate Counsel

Carolyn CopperAssistant Inspector General

for Program Evaluation

Anne DeclerckProgram Analyst

Jerri DorseyLead Program Analyst

Heather DraytonManagement Analyst

Allison DuttonProgram Analyst

Dan EngelbergProduct Line Director

Patrick GilbrideProduct Line Director

Todd GoldmanAuditor

Jeffrey HarrisProduct Line Director

Melissa HeistAssistant Inspector General

for Audit

Chad KincheloeLead Program Analyst

Scott LevineAttorney Advisor

Barry ParkerProgram Analyst

Denise RiceProgram Analyst

Denton StaffordProgram Analyst

Mary Anne StrasserAuditor

Danielle TeschSocial Scientist

Jill TrynoskyLead Program Analyst

Andre von HoyerProgram Analyst

Michael WaggProgram Analyst

Stephanie WakeProgram Analyst

Meghan WilsonManagement Analyst

In recognition of significant contributions to improving the protection of the environment from oil spills of unprecedented magnitude and the government’s ability

to meet its legal obligations and effectively manage and pay for associated costs

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Gaston L. Gianni, Jr. Better Government Award

Small Business AdministrationOperation Five Aces Investigation

Katherine ArdenSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation,

Washington Field Office, Washington, DC

J. Howard ArpSenior Special Agent Headquarters, Small Business

Administration, Office of Inspector General, DC

Michael K AtkinsonAssistant United States Attorney, District of Columbia

Maria BoodooForensic Accountant, Fraud and Public Corruption

Section, United States Attorney’s Office, DC

Stephanie L BrookerAssistant United States Attorney, District of Columbia

Group CR10Washington Field Office, Federal Bureau

of Investigation, Washington, DC

John DewireSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service Criminal

Investigation, Washington Field Office, DC

Kyle DornbosFinancial Analyst, Federal Bureau of Investigation,


Aaron O FrancisSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigations,


Dustin GillespieSpecial Agent, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division,

Major Procurement Fraud Unit, Quantico, VA

Andrea GonzalezSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service Criminal

Investigation, Washington Field Office, DC

Jay GreenbergSenior Special Agent, Federal Bureau of

Investigation, Headquarters, Washington, DC

Stephen GurwitzInvestigator, Defense Criminal Investigative

Service, MidAtlantic Field Office, DOD OIG

Eric KempenSpecial Agent, Defense Criminal Investigative Service, MidAtlantic Field Office, DOD OIG

David LehrSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation,


Elaine MylodSenior Auditor, Defense Contract

Audit Agency, Baltimore, MD

Fraud and Public Corruption SectionUnited States Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia

Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering SectionUnited States Attorney’s Office, District of Columbia

Wayne RollockDeputy United States Marshal,

U.S. Marshal Service, Washington, DC

Amanda RomekSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation,


Anthony D SalerAssistant United States Attorney, District of Columbia

Jeffrey ScottSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation,


Bryan G SeeleyAssistant United States Attorney, District of Columbia

Grant L SmithForensic Accountant, Federal Bureau of Investigation,


David TaylorSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation,


Vanessa L WaigandForensic Accountant, Federal Bureau of Investigation,


In recognition of outstanding achievement for successfully investigating and prosecuting “the largest bribery and bid steering scheme in the history of federal contracting”


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Glenn/Roth Award for Exemplary Service

U.S. Department of DefenseExposure to Sodium Dichromate at Qarmat Ali Team

Carol BrinkMeissnerAnalyst

Andrew FechhelmAssociate General Counsel

Dr. Sardar Q. HassanSenior Technical Analyst

Michael R. HerbaughTeam Leader

George P. MarquardtProject Manager

Lt Col Lee NelsonTeam Leader

Dr. Donald F. ThompsonSenior Technical Analyst

In recognition of exceptional performance providing reporting that addressed Congressional concerns regarding efforts to provide access to health care for DoD

personnel exposed to the carcinogen sodium dichromate at Qarmat Ali, Iraq

Sentner Award for Dedication and Courage

National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA OIG Investigative Team for the investigation and

apprehension of a child pornography suspect.

Michael BallSpecial Agent, NASA OIG

Chad BryantOfficer, Huntsville Police Department

Larry CrockerInvestigator, Alabama Bureau of Investigation

Robert Reynolds, Jr.Deputy United States Marshal, U.S. Marshals Service

Robert SteinauResident Agentin Charge, NASA OIG

Jamease ToddSpecial Agent, NASA OIG

Sean ZadigSpecial Agent, NASA OIG

In recognition of uncommon selflessness and dedication to duty involving life threatening violence during service of a search warrant

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June Gibbs Brown Career Achievement Award

Small Business Administration

Peter L McClintockDeputy Inspector General, Small Business Administration,

Office of Inspector General

In recognition of 42 years of dedicated and exemplary public service, including over 23 years of leadership to the Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General

Award for Individual Accomplishment

U.S. Department of Defense

J.T. Mickey McDermottSpecial Deputy Inspector General for Southwest Asia

In recognition of extraordinary performance in serving as problem solver and liaison between the CIGIE Inspectors General, Military Service Auditors General, operational

commands in Southwest Asia, and policy makers in the Department of Defense


Barry R. Snyder Joint Award

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U.S. Department of the TreasuryBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and Consumer

Financial Protection OIG, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation OIG, and Department of the Treasury OIG Joint Review Team

John AyersSenior Auditor, FRB/CFPB OIG

Eric BarndtAuditor, FRB/CFPB OIG

Susan BarronAudit Director, Treasury OIG

Alicia BruceAuditor, Treasury OIG

Kathryn BustellAuditor, Treasury OIG

Anthony CastaldoAssociate Inspector General for Inspections

and Evaluations, FRB/CFPB OIG

Marla FreedmanAssistant Inspector General for Audit, Treasury OIG

E. Marshall GentryAssistant Inspector General for Evaluations, FDIC OIG

Daniel GergesAuditor, Treasury OIG

James LisleReferencer, Treasury OIG

Jonathan ParkAuditor, FRB/CFPB OIG

Timothy RogersOIG Manager, FRB/CFPB OIG

Amni SamsonAudit Manager, Treasury OIG

A. Michael StevensEvaluations Manager, FDIC OIG

Bob TaylorDeputy Assistant Inspector General

for Audit, Treasury OIG

John TomasettiAuditor, Treasury OIG

In recognition of exemplary joint work to review the transfer of functions of the Office of Thrift Supervision to the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit

Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency


Awards for Excellence


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Audit Award for Excellence

Agency for International DevelopmentUSAID/OIG for the Millennium Challenge Corporation Team

Christopher BertelsAuditor

Alvin BrownAssistant Inspector General for the Millennium Challenge Corporation

James CharlifueDeputy Assistant Inspector General for the

Millennium Challenge Corporation

Nadine ForgenieAuditor

Robert FryDirector, Performance Audit Division

Marshall HendersonAuditor

Roosevelt HoltAuditor

Jennifer HuynhAuditor

Mamesho MacaulayLead Auditor

Paula MathewsLead Auditor

Walt NorkoEngineer, U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers

Mark NormanActing Deputy Assistant Inspector

General for Audit

Donna RosaLead Auditor

For Excellence in Teamwork and Professionalism Leading to Improvements in MCC Funded Compact Projects

USAID/OIG Health Services Program Audit Team

Tim CoxOIG/Afghanistan Director

Abdul Raheem SabooriAuditor

Shafiullah RahimiAuditor

Steven RamonasSenior Lead Auditor

Sonjai ReynoldsCooperProgram Analyst

Clare SaboProgram Analyst

For highly distinguished audit work that helped USAID and the Afghan Government improve health care in Afghanistan

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U.S. Department of AgricultureUSDA Country of Origin Labeling Team

Juanica R. ArmstrongAuditor

Randy S. EvansSenior Auditor

Stephanie Y. GoingsAuditor

Joseph E. MickiewiczAssistant Audit Director, Food, Nutrition,

and Development Division

John W. PepperAudit Director, Midwest Region Marketing

In recognition of outstanding efforts to help USDA ensure that consumers are informed of food products’ country of origin

U.S. Department of CommerceJoint Polar Satellite System Audit Team

Todd ColemanAuditor

Allen R. CrawleyAssistant Inspector General for Systems

Acquisition and IT Security

Richard KrasnerSenior Satellite Analyst

Ian M. MarennaAssistant Counsel

Frederick J. MenyDirector for Satellites and Weather Systems

Kevin D. RyanIT Specialist

Katherine A. SmithAuditor

In recognition of exemplary achievement in identifying critical weaknesses to Congress and Department leadership concerning NOAA’s management

and acquisition of the multibillion dollar Joint Polar Satellite System


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U.S. Department of DefenseInteragency Afghan National Police Training Program Audit and Management Analyst Team

Richard AstorAudit Director, U.S. Department of State

William BlouvetAuditor

Yvens DalmeidaAuditor, U.S. Department of State

Holly EngebretsenSupervisory Auditor, U.S. Department of State

Alexander GalciusAuditor

Keshia GibbsAuditor

Joseph HamrockProgram Analyst, U.S. Department of State

Dana HeplerAuditor

Dharam JainAnalyst

Benjamin KinstlingerAuditor

Richard MonnierAuditor

Michelle NachazelAuditor

Nicole NealTeam Leader

A. Dahnelle PaysonProject Manager

Michael RoarkProgram Manager

Patrick SampsonAuditor, U.S. Department of State

Elizabeth ScullinEditor

Lisa SherckProject Manager

Mark StarinskyProgram Director

Soraya VegaProgram Analyst, U.S. Department of State

Scott WetzelAuditor

Damian WilliamsAuditor

Gloria YoungTeam Leader

For outstanding achievements in improving the integrity, efficiency, and effectiveness of both DoD and DOS agencies responsible for the administration of the Afghan National Police Training Program

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U.S. Department of EnergyEastern and Central Audit Divisions

Emily ClemensStaff Auditor, Idaho Falls Audit Group,

Eastern Audits Division

Erin ColeTeam Leader, Oak Ridge Technology Audit

Group, Eastern Audits Division

Stacey CrouserTeam Leader, Denver Audit Group,

Central Audits Division

Tony EsolenAuditor in Charge, Denver Audit Group, Central Audits Division

Joanne HillDirector, Central Audits Division

William LubeckeTeam Leader, Chicago Audit Group,

Central Audits Division

Earl OmerStaff Auditor, Denver Audit Group,

Central Audits Divison

David PrattStaff Auditor, Germantown Audit

Group, Eastern Audits Divison

Jack RouchAssistant Director, Central Audits Division

Veronica RuttTeam Leader, Pittsburgh Audit Group,

Eastern Audits Division

Pauline StevensStaff Auditor, Savannah River Audit

Group, Eastern Audits Division

Daniel WeeberDirector, Eastern Audits Division

Todd WisniewskiAssistant Director, Eastern Audits Division

In recognition of outstanding audit work leading to reporting on program weaknesses, lessons learned & best practices identified throughout the implementation of the ARRA of 2009 that could provide longterm benefit to Department operations

Federal Housing Finance AgencyFHFA’s Oversight of Fannie Mae’s Single Family

Underwriting Standards Audit Team

Brian FlynnAudit Manager

Steve HendersonAuditor

Mai NguyenSenior Auditor/AuditorinCharge

In recognition of the significant contributions made by the FHFA OIG audit team to FHFA’s oversight of Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s underwriting

practices that will lead to a more stable housing finance market


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U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHead Start Health and Safety Team

James BartonAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Michael ChaconSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

John DrakeAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Paul GarciaAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Joseph GirardiSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

Maritza HawreyAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Clarence HightowerSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

Thomas JusticeSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

Donna KernSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

James KornAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Tammy LevesqueSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

Juliet LoSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

John MadiganAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Truman MayfieldAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Diana MerelmanSenior Counsel, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General

George NedderAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Leonard PiccariAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Lori PilcherRegional Inspector General for Audit

Service, Office of Audit Services

Stephanie PizzilloSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

Sylvie WittenAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

Lisa YangSenior Counsel, DHHS, OIG, Office of

Counsel to the Inspector General

In recognition of outstanding audit work in the health and safety reviews of Head Start grantees

U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesMedicare Part B Audit Team

Michael ArmstrongRegional Inspector General for Audit

Services, Office of Audit Services

Robert BroadhurstSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

Jeffrey CohenAudit Director, Office of Audit Services

Stephen ConwayAudit Director, Office of Audit Services

Amy HarrimanSenior Auditor, Office of Audit Services

Michael G LeemingAuditor, Office of Audit Services

Judith ReillyAuditor, Office of Audit Services

Leah ScottAudit Manager, Office of Audit Services

In recognition of outstanding efforts in the review of Medicare Part B Avastin and Lucentis treatments for agerelated macular degeneration

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U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityTransportation Security Administration Covert Testing

of Advanced Imaging Technology Team

Ralleisha DeanAuditor

Apostolos ExarchosAuditor in Charge

Christine HaynesAudit Manager

Patrick O’MalleyDirector

Emily PedersenProgram Analyst

Gwendolyn PriestmanProgram Analyst

In recognition of the team’s outstanding efforts in performing the audit and covert testing of the Transportation Security Administration’s

Advanced Imaging Technology at our Nation’s airports

U.S. Department of LaborJob Corps Student Eligibility Audit Group

Ray ArmadaSupervisory Auditor

Arijit BandyopadhyayAuditor

Steven JohnsonAuditor

Adams KondehAuditor

Stephen LawrenceAuditor

Barry WeissAuditor

In recognition of audit excellence in identifying systemic weaknesses and necessary corrective action to ensure Job Corps is effective in serving atrisk and low income youth

National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationAudit of NASA’s Process for Transferring Technology

to the Government and Private Sector

Simon ChanManagement Analyst

Noreen KhanMayberryTechnical Evaluator

Jiang Yun LuTeam Lead

Elizabeth ShifflettReport Process Manager

Raymond TolomeoDirector, Science and Aeronautics Research Directorate

Ronald YarbroughProject Manager

In recognition of exceptional performance in identifying inefficiencies in NASA’s process for transferring technology to the government and private sectors


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National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA’s Management of the Mars Science Laboratory Project

Jiang Yun LuAuditor

Gerardo SaucedoTeam Leader

Stephen SiuProject Manager

Cindy SteinTechnical Support

Raymond TolomeoDirector, Science and

Aeronautics Research Directorate

Tiffany XuAuditor

Ronald YarbroughTechnical Support

In recognition of exceptional performance in identifying significant technical, schedule, and fiscal challenges NASA needed to resolve

prior to launch of the $2.5 billion Mars Science Laboratory

National Geospatial Intelligence AgencyNGA Data CenterWest Antideficiency Act Investigation Team

George G. BerkenAuditor

Michael D. BravmanAuditor

John J. DzikDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Audit

Melissa A. EggebrechtSupervisory Auditor

Roy A. FredriksonAttorney

Maria G. OndrishAuditor

Karen M. PayneAssistant Inspector General for Audit

Jamie J. PortellInformation Security Systems Specialist

Teri L. RoseAuditor

Precious L. RutlinAuditor

Daquanna J. SniderAuditor

In recognition of outstanding performance of an Antideficiency Act violation investigation that resulted in stronger fiscal internal controls

Nuclear Regulatory CommissionThe Master Materials License Team

Levar S. ColeSenior Management Analyst

Dana K. FurstenauManagement Analyst

Amy L. HardinAuditor

Sherri A. MiotlaTeam Leader

Kevin J. NietmannSenior Technical Advisor

Michael S. ZeitlerAudit Manager

For exceptional performance in identifying ways to improve the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s oversight of Master Materials Licenses

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Peace CorpsPeace Corps’ Budget Formulation Process Audit Team

Bradley D GrubbAssistant Inspector General for Audit

Jeffrey A LeeExpert Consultant

Hal NanavatiLead Auditor

In recognition of your outstanding work in promoting greater transparency, effectiveness, and efficiency in the Peace Corps’ budget formulation process

Social Security AdministrationSSI Windfall Offset Provision Team

Vickie H. ChoySenior Auditor

James J. KleinDirector

Leticia A. LewProgram Analyst

Jack H. TrudelAudit Manager

For identifying significant underpayments to Social Security Beneficiaries under the SSI Windfall Offset Provision

Social Security AdministrationUsing Third Party Data to Identify Unreported Resources Team

Christine A. HaussAudit Manager

Vincent J.N. HuangProgram Analyst

James KimSenior Program Analyst

N. Brennan Kraje, Jr.Statistician

Timothy NeeDirector

Alla ResmanIT Specialist

For demonstrating the value of using third party data to limit improper payments by identifying resources SSA recipients failed to report


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Special Inspector General for Iraq ReconstructionSpecial Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, Iraq Police Development Audit Team

David ChildressSenior Audit Manager

Tinh NguyenPrincipal Deputy Assistant Inspector

General for Audits

George SalvatierraAuditor

James ShaferAssistant Inspector General for Audits

William ShimpAuditor

In recognition of exceptional audit work in conducting a review of the Iraq Police Development Program that contributed to major changes in the scope

of the program and approximately $1.7 billion put to better use

Treasury Inspector General for Tax AdministrationReturns Processing and Account Services Identity Theft Audit Group

Deann BaizaAudit Manager

J. Edmund CarrAudit Evaluator

Randee CookAudit Director

Kathy CooteAuditor

Lena DietlesAudit Manager

Jerry DouglasSenior Auditor

Karen FulteSenior Auditor

Tracy HarperSenior Auditor

Robert HowesSenior Auditor

Jonathan LloydAuditor

Russell MartinAudit Director

Ryan PowderlyAuditor

Nelva UsherAuditor

Lawrence WhiteSenior Auditor

In recognition of outstanding achievement by the Returns Processing and Account Services Identity Theft Audit Group for their efforts in improving the identification

of identity theft tax fraud and improving assistance to victims of identity theft

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U.S. Department of the TreasurySolyndra Loan Guarantee Audit Team

Alicia BruceAuditor

Joel GroverDeputy Assistant Inspector General for Financial Management and IT Audit

James HodgeAuditor

Donna JosephAudit Director

Nicholas SlonkaAuditor

Cheryl SroufeAuditor

Erica WardleyAudit Manager

In recognition of exemplary work in identifying the Department of the Treasury’s role with the Solyndra Loan Guarantee

U.S. Postal ServiceNationwide Facility Optimization Facilities,

Environmental and Sustainability Audit Team

William AngleySpecialist

Miguel CastilloDirector

Audra DunbarAudit Evaluator

Carol FrizellAuditor

Jeffrey GiordanoAudit Manager

Richard HawkinsAuditor

James HepnerSpecialist

Henry HoffmanAudit Manager

Diana KrotzAudit Evaluator

Ronald LegarettaAuditor

Richard LingenfelserAuditor

Joseph MalpassoAuditor

Wesley McGillAuditor

Matthew MillerAudit Manager

Boa NguyenSpecialist

Fazle RabbeeAudit Evaluator

Wayne SharpeAudit Manager

Festus UdejioforAuditor

Sharon WhiteAuditor

Emily WiegertAudit Evaluator

Shemshon WilliamsAudit Evaluator

In recognition of the outstanding efforts of the team in identifying opportunities for the U.S. Postal Service to optimize existing real estate


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U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsHomeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program

Gary AbeDirector

Maria AfamasagaManagement Analyst

Kevin DayAuditor

Sophia DemcoManagement Analyst

Chris EndersManagement Analyst

Todd GroothuisManagement Analyst

Marisa HarveyManagement Analyst

Thomas PhillipsManagement Analyst

Ronald StuckyAudit Manager

Steven ToomManagement Analyst

Nelvy Viguera ButlerStatistician

In recognition of significant contributions and exceptional efforts by the VA OIG in identifying serious risks in the VA’s Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, including risks to homeless female veterans’ safety, security, and privacy

U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsOffice of Rural Health Audit

Gary AbeDirector

Maria AfamasagaAuditor

Kevin DayAuditor

Lee GiesbrechtStatistician

Marisa HarveyAuditor

Barry JohnsonAudit Manager

Issa NdiayeAuditor

Thomas PhillipsAuditor

Melinda ToomAuditor

In recognition of significant contributions made by the VA OIG to improve the delivery of comprehensive health care to rural veterans and their families by enhancing

congressional oversight of VA’s Veterans Health Administration’s Office of Rural Health

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan ReconstructionAfghanistan Vehicle Accountability Audit Team

Tara ChapmanProgram Analyst

Daniel ChenAnalyst in Charge

Albert HuntingtonSenior Audit Manager

Angela YarianProgram Analyst

In recognition of audit excellence in identifying actions to improve DOD’s accountability over more than 52,000 vehicles valued at $4 billion provided to the Afghanistan National Security Forces

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Special Inspector General for Troubled Asset Relief ProgramAudit Division

Marc GellerAnalyst

Daniel NovilloProject Manager

Jean TanakaAnalyst

For exceptional performance in reviewing TARP repayments by the largest financial institutions, resulting in a better understanding of the rationale and implications of repayment decisions made by

Treasury and Federal banking regulators in 2009 and 2010

Evaluations Award for Excellence

AmtrakAmtrak Acela Car Purchase Evaluation Team

Calvin E. EvansAssistant Inspector General

Jason G. VennerSenior Director

Timothy R. WellsPrincipal Operations Analyst

For an innovative evaluation methodology identifying a $425 million (40%) overestimation in additional revenue forecasted for an Amtrak capital

investment prompting Amtrak to develop a new forecasting model

U.S. Department of DefenseSexual Assault of Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach Review Team

Lt Col Helen L. BrasherEvaluator

Oliver R. BraySpecial Agent

Melvina L. CoakleyProject Manager

John K. DippelSpecial Agent

Celia M. GalloSpecial Agent

Sandra L. MercuriSpecial Agent

Scott D. RussellSpecial Agent

David J. SmallsSpecial Agent

In recognition of excellence in uncovering serious investigative, victim support and command failures in response to a sexual assault complaint. The team’s performance formed a benchmark for exemplary evaluation skills that increased public confidence


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U.S. Department of EnergyEastern Region Inspections

Sandra BruceAssistant Inspector General for Inspections

Phillip HolbrookTeam Leader, Oak Ridge Inspection Group, Eastern Region Inspections

Robert KriegerLead Inspector, Oak Ridge Inspection

Group, Eastern Region Inspections

Clarence LacyInspector, Washington Inspection Group,

Easten Region Inspections

John PlattInspector, Oak Ridge Inspection Group,

Eastern Region Inspections

Marilyn RichardsonDirector, Eastern Region Inspections

In recognition of outstanding work to improve the handling and storing of explosives at Department of Energy contractor operated sites

Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationEvaluation of Prompt Regulatory Action Implementation


Victor H. CalderonSenior Information Technology Auditor, FRB/CFPB OIG

Mary C. CarmichaelPlanning and Operations Manager, FDIC OIG

Anthony J. CastaldoAssociate Inspector General for Inspections


Jeffrey DyeAudit Director, Treasury OIG

Marla A. FreedmanAssistant Inspector General for Audit, Treasury OIG

Marshall GentryAssistant Inspector General for Evaluations, FDIC OIG

James L. LisleAudit Manager, Treasury OIG

Jonathan ParkAuditor, FRB/CFPB OIG

Timothy P. RogersManager, FRB/CFPB OIG

Adriana RojasAssociate Counsel, FDIC OIG

Christen J. StevensonAuditor, Treasury OIG

Teresa SupplesOffice Support Specialist, FDIC OIG

Robert A. Taylor, Jr.Deputy Assistant Inspector General


Corinne M. TorongoAuditor, FDIC OIG

Margaret B. WolfAuditor in Charge, FDIC OIG

In Recognition of Excellence in Evaluating the Banking Regulators’ Implementation of Minimum Capital and Safety and Soundness Provisions

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U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesAntipsychotic Drug Report Team

Eddie BakerProgram Analyst, Office of Evaluation and Inspections

Roberta BaskinDirector, Media Communications, Immediate Office

Julie Dusold CulbertsonProgram Analyst, Office of Evaluation and Inspections

Robert GibbonsSenior Program Analyst, Office of Management and Policy

Christi GrimmSpecial Assistant to the Principal

Deputy IG, Immediate Office

Scott HorningProgram Analyst, Office of Evaluation and Inspections

Rae HutchisonProgram Analyst, Office of Evaluation and Inspections

Sandy KhouryProgram Analyst, Office of Evaluation and Inspections

Amber MeursCriminal Investigator, Office of Investigations

Christine MoritzWriter/Editor, Office of Evaluation and Inspections

Brian PattisonRegional Inspector General, Office of

Evaluation and Inspections

Brian RawdonTraining Coordinator, Office of Evaluation and Inspections

Mary RiordanGeneral Attorney, Office of Counsel to the Inspector General

Debra RoushWriter/Editor, Office of Evaluation and Inspections

Julie TaitsmanChief Medical Officer, Immediate Office

Deborah WaldenDeputy Regional Inspector General, Office

of Evaluation and Inspections

In recognition of conducting groundbreaking work addressing a congressional request regarding the use of atypical antipsychotics by elderly nursing home residents

U.S. Department of JusticeBOP’s Correctional Officer Hiring Process Review Team

Joseph CohenProgram Analyst

Judy KleimanTeam Leader

Kathleen FlanaganProgram Analyst

Bernadette NyeSupervisory Investigative Specialist

In recognition of the team developing a composite scoring approach for Bureau of Prison hiring officials to use in selecting Correctional Officer applicants that have a reduced likelihood of subsequent misconduct or arrest in the first 2 years of service


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National Geospatial Intelligence AgencyQuick Look NGA Tuition Assistance Program Team

Charles T. BarcoInspector

Heidi H. BowersEditor

Frank S. ChaseInspector

Nathan J. DeahlInspector

Roy A. FredriksonAttorney

Christopher N. LewisInspector

Manual J. MirelesSupervisory Auditor (Forensics)

Teri L. RoseAuditor

In recognition of strengthening internal controls and redirecting large sums of money to further NGA’s strategic goals

Peace CorpsPeace Corps Peru Country Program Evaluation Team

Jeremy BlackSenior Evaluator

James O’KeefeAssistant Inspector General

for Evaluation

Heather RobinsonLead Evaluator

In recognition of your exemplary effort, timely reporting, and high quality work performed in the Peace Corps Peru Country Program Evaluation, resulting in

safety and security enhancements for current and future Peace Corps Volunteers

U.S. Department of the TreasuryDepartment of the Treasury OIG and Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve

and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau OIG Joint Evaluations Team

Amy AltemusAssistant Counsel, Treasury OIG

Margaret AngeloffAuditor, FRB/CFPB OIG

Susan BarronAudit Director, Treasury OIG


Kathryn BustellAuditor, Treasury OIG

Victor CalderonReferencer, FRB/CFPB OIG

Anthony J. CastaldoAssociate Inspector General for Inspections


Lisa DeAngelisAudit Manager, Treasury OIG

Richard DelmarCounsel to the Inspector General, Treasury OIG

Jason DerrSenior Attorney, FRB/CFPB OIG

Marla FreedmanAssistant Inspector General for Audit, Treasury OIG

Daniel GergesAuditor, Treasury OIG

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David HornReferencer, FRB/CFPB OIG

Kathy JohnsonReferencer, Treasury OIG

Anne KeenaghanSenior Auditor, FRB/CFPB OIG

Saurav PrasadReferencer, FRB/CFPB OIG

Nancy RobinsonAuditor, FRB/CFPB OIG

Timothy RogersOIG Manager, FRB/CFPB OIG

Amni SamsonAudit Manager, Treasury OIG

Bob TaylorDeputy Assistant Inspector General


John TomasettiAuditor, Treasury OIG

In recognition of exemplary joint work to respond to an urgent Congressional request and to evaluate the standup activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsBrent Arronte

Director

In recognition of outstanding leadership in instituting new OIG functions and capabilities and accomplishing onsite inspections of VA Regional Offices to

ensure our Nation’s veterans receive timely and accurate benefits and services

U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesConflict of Interest Waivers Team

Jaime DurleyDeputy Regional Inspector General, Office of Evaluations and Inspections

Kevin FarberMathematical Statistician,

Office of Evaluations and Inspections

Melinda GolubGeneral Attorney, Office of Counsel

to the Inspector General

Dwayne GrantRegional Inspector General,


Starr KiddaProgram Analyst,


Pamela LangerGeneral Attorney, Office of Counsel

to the Inspector General

Talisha SearcySupervisory Program Analyst,


Michelle VergesProgram Analyst,


In recognition of identifying vulnerabilities in conflict of interest waivers within HHS and in ethics regulations Government wide


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National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationNASA OIG Information Technology Services Team

James AkersSoftware Engineer

Charles CephasManager, Infrastructure Services

Steve ClevengerManager, Application Services

Chris HanDirector, Information Technology Services

Edwin NoellSystems Engineer

Terence PulsSystems Engineer

Michael RiddleSoftware Engineer

William ToddSoftware Engineer

In recognition of the delivery of high quality, innovative, and cost effective information technology solutions in support of the NASA OIG and the larger CIGIE community

Investigations Award for Excellence

Agency for International DevelopmentUSAID/OIG Investigation Team of Former USAID Comptroller

Christian AssaadSpecial Agent

Darci BlakleyAssistant Special Agent in Charge

Brendon BradshawSpecial Agent

Marvin BurgosSpecial Agent

Thaddeus CorleySpecial Agent

Edward PeaySpecial Agent

In recognition of outstanding investigative teamwork

U.S. Department of AgricultureMichigan Bridge Card Enforcement Team

Syed AhmedAssistant Attorney General, Michigan Attorney General

Debra D. BarbourInvestigative Technician

Kenneth BeebeSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service

Criminal Investigation

Robert M. BellSpecial Agent

Stan BienDirector, Michigan Women, Infants,

and Children Program

Caleb J. CasselmanSpecial Agent

Stephanie ClelandDetective Sergeant, Michigan State Police

Billy DavisDetective Specialist, Michigan State Police

Travis L. DetersSpecial Agent

Luane GoodmanDepartmental Analyst, Michigan Women,

Infants, and Children Program

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Denise HartAssistant Attorney General, Michigan Attorney General

Jeremiah HaynieSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service

Criminal Investigation

Lee JaniceAssistant United States Attorney,

U.S. Department of Justice

Nils KesslerAssistant United States Attorney,


Del KostenkoSergeant, Lansing Police Department

Jill KraczonOfficer, Lansing Police Department

Andrew W. LaFleurAssistant Special Agent in Charge

Ross MacKenzieAssistant United States Attorney,


Mark W. McClutcheySpecial Agent

Jeffery L. NickolsSpecial Agent

Lisa PiotrowskiSupervisory Officer in Charge, Food and Nutrition Service

Rene ShekmerAssistant United States Attorney,


Jenna L. ShiverSpecial Agent

Michael SkaerOfficer in Charge, Food and Nutrition Service

Joe N. SmithSpecial Agent in Charge

Graham TeallAssistant United States Attorney,


Christopher VarnerAssistant United States Attorney,


James WalshSenior Investigator, Food and Nutrition Service

Craig WeierAssistant United States Attorney,


In recognition of the coordinated efforts by Federal, State and local law enforcement to combat USDA nutrition program fraud throughout Michigan

Amtrak

Kimberly KudymSpecial Agent

In recognition of an extensive and complex civil investigation resulting in a $100,000 Federal civil settlement by a contractor that failed to properly service Amtrak locomotives as required leading to increased diesel fuel costs for Amtrak

U.S. Department of Defense

Keith E. DarnellSpecial Agent

In recognition of unequaled and tireless leadership that resulted in the successful False Claims Act investigation of ATK for selling the DoD 76,000 defective

illumination combat flares with a civil settlement of $36.9 million


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U.S. Department of DefenseSouthwest Asia Task Force

Mike BaileySpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Tim BakerSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Brett BensonSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Rob BlumerSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Chris BrooksSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Leia T. BurksResident Agent in Charge

Sandra S. CanyonInvestigative Analyst

Paul ConleySpecial Agent, Special Inspector General

for Afghanistan Reconstruction

Juana E. CordovaSpecial Agent

Cam CostelloSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service

Whitney L. CumpsonSpecial Agent

Daniel DamronSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Marc DiehlSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Kevin DonnellySpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Eleanor GaileySpecial Agent

Sergio GaminoSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Perry GoerishSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Travis GregorySpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Heather HiltonSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Mick HipsherSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

James HitchcockSpecial Agent

Rick HumphreysSpecial Agent, Special Inspector General


Shaun M. JacksonResident Agent in Charge

Celeste KneeSpecial Agent, Homeland Security Investigations

Michael P. KortickSpecial Agent

Scott MorelandSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Jeffrey PollackSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Kathy PooleSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Eston J. Presnell, IIISpecial Agent

Curtis E. RyanSpecial Agent

Nicholas E. SaundersSpecial Agent

Kyle SbarbaroSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Amy SchomerSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Gregory P. ShillingSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

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Violet P. SileshiAdministrative Support Assistant

Steven SogginSpecial Agent, Homeland Security Investigations

Rodney StarkSpecial Agent, U.S. Army CID

Roy StewartSpecial Agent, Special Inspector General


William D. ThomasSpecial Agent

James F. TrostSpecial Agent

Maureen M. TylerSpecial Agent

Jim WhiteSpecial Agent, Special Inspector General


Harold WilsonSpecial Agent, Special Inspector General


In recognition of significant contributions that resulted in the conviction and guilty pleas of 9 defendants and forfeitures exceeding $22 million in assets resulting from an

investigation into widespread corruption of DoD contracting in Kuwait and Iraq

U.S. Department of EducationLuzerne County, PA Public School Corruption Investigation Team

Michael A. ConsiglioAssistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania

James GlennSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation,

Resident Agency, Scranton, PA

Maria GrabinskiSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service, Criminal

Investigation Division, Scranton, PA

William S. HouserAssistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Joseph NooneSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation,


Amy C. PhillipsAssistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania

Richard SouthertonSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation,


Geoff WoodAssistant Special Agent in Charge, U.S.

Department of Education, Philadelphia, PA

Ben E. WylamSupervisory Special Agent, Internal Revenue Service,

Criminal Investigation Division, Scranton, PA

Gordon ZubrodAssistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania

In recognition of an investigation that demonstrated the benefits of cooperation and hard work among various law enforcement agencies to disrupt a wide-ranging

public corruption scheme in northeastern Pennsylvania local school districts


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U.S. Department of EnergyPurchase Card Fraud Team

K. Jill BoltonAssistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Washington

Daniel FruchterTrial Attorney, Department of Justice

Michael MatkowskiAssistant Special Agent in Charge, Department of Energy

Patrick McGlinnSpecial Agent, Department of Energy

Karrisa OteroSpecial Agent, Department of Energy

Trevor PearsonSpecial Agent, Department of Energy

Tyler TornabeneAssistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office,

Eastern District of Washington

In recognition of the Purchase Card Fraud Team’s exceptional efforts in combating purchase card fraud that resulted in 7 felony criminal convictions, restitution

in excess of $1.2 million and civil settlements totaling $6.23 million

Federal Communications Commission

Sharon R. DiskinSpecial Counsel

Jay C KeithleyActing Assistant Inspector General for Investigations

In recognition of the outstanding effort by Jay C. Keithley and Sharon R. Diskin from the Office of Inspector General of the Federal Communications

Commission in support of the Telecommunications Relay Services Fund

Federal Deposit Insurance CorporationThe Orion Bank Investigation Team

Peter CaggianoSpecial Agent, FDIC OIG

Stephen CarrollSpecial Agent, FRB/CFPB OIG

Thomas LarnedSpecial Agent, FBI

SIGTARPSpecial Agent, SIGTARP

James SweatInvestigator, FDIC OIG

Brian TuckerSpecial Agent, IRS Criminal Investigation

Nicole WaidAssistant U.S. Attorney, Middle District of Florida

In Recognition of Excellence in Uncovering a Multimillion Dollar Fraud Scheme at Orion Bank

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Federal Trade Commission

Cynthia HogueChief Investigator and Counsel to Inspector General

In recognition of superior performance in the prosecution of Harold Hughes

General Services AdministrationChunYu Zhao/JDC Networking Inc. Counterfeit Cisco Products Investigative Team

Julie HilarioSpecial Agent

Lindsay KellyAssistant United States Attorney

Stephen LobaughSpecial Agent

Jay PrabhuAssistant United States Attorney

Michael StawaszSenior Assistant United States Attorney

In recognition of collaboration by multiple agencies resulting in the successful prosecution of a government contractor involved in the sales of counterfeit Cisco products that compromised the integrity of government procurement

U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesAbbott Laboratories Investigative Team

Erica BaileyAssistant Attorney General, Virginia Office of

Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Phillip BarnettSpecial Agent, U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service

Mark BartleySpecial Agent, U.S. Food and Drug Administration,

Office of Criminal Investigations

Lelia BeckAssistant Attorney General, Virginia Office of

Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Lauren BellTrial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice,

Office of Consumer Litigation

Malachi BlakeSpecial Agent, U.S. Department of Defense,

Defense Criminal Investigative Service

Robin BlakeSpecial Agent, U.S. Department of Labor,


Teresa BrownParalegal Specialist, United States Attorney’s

Office, Western District of Virginia

Daniel BubarAssistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia

Sharon BurnhamAssistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia

Jeffrey CarterSpecial Agent, U.S. Department of Labor,


Craig CraigerInformation Technology Specialist, United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia

Edward CrookeTrial Attorney, U.S. Department of

Justice, Civil Fraud Section

Beverly DarbyAnalyst/Criminal Investigator, Virginia Office of Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit


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Hunter DurhamSpecial Agent, Defense Criminal Investigative Service

Harrell ErwinCriminal Investigator, Virginia Office of Attorney

General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Tim HeaphyUnited States Attorney, United States Attorney’s


Jon JohnstonCriminal Investigator, Virginia Office of Attorney


Scott JonesCriminal Investigator, Virginia Office of Attorney


Chrystal KnightonProgrammer Supervisor, Virginia Office of Attorney


Michael KuriskySpecial Agent, U.S. Food and Drug Administration,

Office of Criminal Investigations

Karyn LefebvreInvestigations Special Agent, U.S. Postal

Service, Office of Inspector General

Gregory LindquistAssociate Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services, Office of Inspector General

Brian McCabeTrial Attorney, U.S. Department of


Kathy MesserschmidtAnalyst, Florida Office of Attorney General,

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Rick MountcastleAssistant United States Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia

Amber PaceLegal Assistant, United States Attorney’s


John PierceCriminal Investigator, Virginia Office of Attorney


Paul PowisSpecial Agent, U.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs, Office of Inspector General

Benjamin PruettSpecial Agent, U.S. Department of Defense,

Defense Criminal Investigative Service

Randy RamseyerUnited States Attorney, United States Attorney’s


Mary RiordanSenior Counsel, U.S. Department of Health and

Human Services, Office of Inspector General

Arnie SitzmannFinancial Crimes Consultant, Madison Associates,

Inc., U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Wayne Van VarickU.S. Office of Personnel Management,


Carol WallackTrial Attorney, U.S. Department of


Robert WardlowSpecial Agent, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General

Gregory WoodHealth Care Fraud Investigator, United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia

Rob WorkmanInformation Technology Specialist, United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Virginia

In recognition of outstanding teamwork and investigative excellence related to the Abbott Laboratories investigation

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U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityCoast Guard Contract Kickback Investigation

Richard BanksSpecial Agent, Coast Guard Investigative Service

Ralleisha DeanAuditor, DHS OIG, Office of Audits

Karen JordanSpecial Agent, DHS OIG, Office of Investigations

In recognition of a team whose efforts resulted in the successful prosecution of two U.S. Coast Guard employees and two other individuals involved in a scheme to defraud the government by steering contracts to companies that paid kickbacks

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

John M. KeaneySpecial Agent

In recognition of your exemplary professionalism and performance in your tenure as a Special Agent with HUD OIG

U.S. Department of JusticeMurder for Hire

Tasha R PannellU.S. Postal Inspection Service, Shreveport, Louisiana

Sandra D BarnesSpecial Agent

Carlos CapanoAssistant Special Agent in Charge

James CowlesAssistant United States Attorney,

Western District of Louisiana

Patrick DeshautelleFirst Sergeant, Louisiana State Police

Region 2, Investigations Division

Mitchell FontenotSergeant, Louisiana State Police Region 2, Investigations Division

Matthew D LouxSpecial Agent

Alison McCampbellTrooper First Class Louisiana State Police Region 2,

Investigations Division

In recognition of exceptional accomplishments in successfully investigating and prosecuting a Bureau of Prison Correctional Officer of a complex

entwined murder for hire and contraband smuggling schemes


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U.S. Department of LaborBovis Lend Lease Investigative and Prosecution Group

Jonathan ChuiSpecial Agent

Sarah CoyneAssistant United States Attorney

Geoff FordSpecial Agent

Jonathan LaxInvestigator

Steven MeyerAssistant United States Attorney

Garrett SmithInvestigator

William WoolardSpecial Agent

In recognition of your outstanding efforts, skill and dedication in the Bovis Lend Lease investigation and prosecution

National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInvestigative Team for an Investigation Involving Contract Fraud and Espionage

Paul ArnoldSpecial Agent, NASA OIG

Anthony AsuncionAssistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s

Office (National Security Section)

Michael K. AtkinsonAssistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office (Criminal Division)

Michael BallSpecial Agent, NASA OIG

Jon BeskoCounterintelligence Specialist, NRO, Office

of Security and Counterintelligence

Andrea BordenSpecial Agent, General Services Administration OIG

John BrannockSenior Forensic Examiner, Defense

Computer Forensic Laboratory

Paul CiaccioSenior Forensic Examiner, Defense

Computer Forensic Laboratory

Cheryl ClementSpecial Agent, Naval Criminal Investigative Service

Tobin A. CraigCCD Computer Lab Chief, Department

of Transportation OIG

John DoyleSpecial Agent, Defense Criminal Investigative Services

Rosanne DrongoskiSpecial Agent, National Geospatial Intelligence Agency

John E. FelchSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Frank GoreSpecial Agent, NASA OIG

Haley HawkinsSpecial Agent, NASA OIG

Brett IrwinSpecial Agent, Air Force Office of Special Investigations

Karen LochliSpecial Agent, Naval Criminal Investigative Service

Leslie MartellSpecial Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Robert MatteisSpecial Agent, Defense Criminal Investigative Services

Elaine MylodInvestigative Support Auditor, Defense

Contract Audit Agency

Kellie NussbaumSpecial Agent, Air Force Office of Special Investigations

David OxleyU.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

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Anthony PavlikResident Agent in Charge, NASA OIG

Robert RiceChief, National Reconnaissance Office, Office

of Security and Counterintelligence

Jacqueline RichesonSpecial Agent, Army 902nd Military Intelligence Group

Joseph A. SchopperResident Agent in Charge, NASA OIG

Howard SmithSpecial Agent, Internal Revenue Service

Robert H. SteinauResident Agent in Charge, NASA OIG

Nick TomkinsSpecial Agent, Army 902nd Military Intelligence Group

Kenneth C. VertTrial Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office (Tax Division)

Charles WalkerRevenue Agent, Internal Revenue Service

Sean ZadigSpecial Agent, NASA OIG

In recognition of a fraud and national security investigation that resulted in espionage and fraud convictions of a former senior NASA scientist

Social Security Administration

M. Lance KidwellSpecial Agent

For outstanding investigative efforts displayed while investigating fraud in the Los Angeles Field Division

U.S. Department of TransportationMinnesota Transit Constructors DBE Fraud Investigative/Prosecutive Team

Ann BildtsenAssistant United States Attorney

Daniel FruchterTrial Attorney

George F SullivanSenior Investigator

Nancy Ellen ZusmanAssistant Chief Counsel

In recognition of your tireless efforts during the Minnesota Transit Constructors DBE Investigation

Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration

Kevin M DaviesAssistant Special Agent in Charge

In recognition of outstanding achievement during the investigation and federal prosecutions of Irvin Catlett, Mark Hunt and Andrew Chance for their respective roles in obstructing and impeding federal tax administration


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U.S. Department of the Treasury

James C HowellSpecial Agent

In recognition of your dedication and outstanding accomplishments relating to the detection, prosecution and deterrence of an individual who fraudulently utilized

the Treasury Direct System in a Multimillion dollar tax refund scheme

U.S. Postal ServiceMajor Fraud Investigations Divisions

Don CatanzaritoSpecial Agent

Paul KrystyniakForesnic Examiner

Andrew NerreterSpecial Agent

Michael SampleSpecial Agent

In recognition of investigative efforts related to a highly complicated and sensitive investigation into a $13 million bribery scheme that had a significant

impact on the operations and efficiency of the U.S. Postal Service

U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsSynthes Inc. Et Al

Mark CavallucciSpecial Agent, Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General

Mary CrawleyAssistant U.S. Attorney, Criminal Division,

Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Kishara GantSpecial Agent, Defense Criminal Investigation Service

Kerry KitzmillerSpecial Agent, Food and Drug Administration,

Office of Criminal Investigation

Mark LazarowitzSpecial Agent, Department of Veterans

Affairs, Office of Inspector General

Laura PawloskiAssociate Chief Counsel, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Chief Counsel

Gerald SullivanAssistant U.S. Attorney, Civil Division,

Eastern District of Pennsylvania

In recognition of the significant contributions and exceptional efforts by the investigative team for the successful prosecution of a multinational medical device

manufacturing company, a wholly owned subsidiary, and four corporate executives

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Special Inspector General for Afghanistan ReconstructionAfghanistan Reconstruction Investigation Team

Mark BrusoDrug Enforcement Agency

David BybeeSenior Trial Attorney Department of

Justice, Criminal Division

Robert CameronSpecial Agent Department of Homeland Security,

Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Juana CordovaSpecial Agent Defense Criminal Investigative Service

Philip CousinSpecial Agent Special Inspector General


Dennis FitzpatrickAssistant United States Attorney Office of the U.S.

Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia

John GoodpasterSpecial Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation

Wai Man LeungSpecial Agent Special Inspector General


Kosta StojilkovicAssistant United States Attorney Office of the U.S.

Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia

Maureen TylerSpecial Agent Defense Criminal Investigative Service

In recognition of outstanding efforts to successfully investigate and prosecute a scheme to defraud the U.S. government in Afghanistan, disrupting a heroin smuggling operation and enhancing the public’s confidence in government to deter fraud

Special Inspector General for Troubled Asset Relief ProgramInvestigations Division

Stephen CallenderSpecial Agent FBI

Kevin DanfordSpecial Agent FBI

Evan DavisAssistant U.S. Attorney

SIGTARPSpecial Agent SIGTARP

SIGTARPSenior Special Agent SIGTARP

Jeffrey FiniganDeputy Chief Investigative Counsel SIGTARP

Bradley FinucanSargent Waterloo Regional Police Service

Constable Duncan MurrayDetective RCMP

Paul RosenTrial Attorney DOJ

Edward WalshAnalyst U.S. Bankruptcy Trustees Office

John T. WrightAnalyst U.S. Bankruptcy Trustees Office

In recognition of Outstanding Cooperation in Uncovering and Jointly Investigating a Multimillion Dollar Fraud Scheme Resulting in Losses to TARP Recipient Banks


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Law and Legislation Award for Excellence

National Reconnaissance Office

Alan S. LarsenGeneral Counsel to the NRO Inspector General

The CIGIE Award for Excellence is hereby bestowed upon Mr. Alan Larsen in recognition of his arduous and persistent effort to legislatively create four new

statutory OIGs to oversee work conducted within Intelligence Community agencies

U.S. Department of StateTrafficking in Persons Risk Assessment Team

David BernetAudit Director, Middle East Region

Operations Directorate

Ronda CapelesInspector, Office of Inspections

Carl GipsonManagement and Program Analyst, Middle

East Region Operations Directorate

Rose MedinaSpecial Agent, Office of Investigations

David StewartAssociate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel

In recognition of the significant contributions made to assist Congress in strengthening legislation to combat human trafficking and abusive

labor practices in U.S. Government contracts overseas

Management Award for Excellence

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Gene E. WesterlindAssistant Special Agent in Charge

In recognition of your exceptional leadership qualities earning unwavering loyalty from your subordinates

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Pension Benefit Guaranty CorporationMission Critical Pension Plan Processing Evaluation Team

Alejandro FelicianoAuditor

Nina HannAuditor

Norman IngramAuditor

Joseph MarchowskyAssistant Inspector General for Audit

Candace MilbryAudit Manager

Donna PolkAuditor

Michele ScottSenior Auditor

Ashok Mathew ThomasSenior Financial Analyst

Identified serious errors in PBGC mission critical pension plan termination processes, resulting in revaluation of the largest terminated plans’ assets and

benefit determinations, and overhaul of the plan termination processes

U.S. Department of TransportationVehicle Safety Defect Audit Team

Kerry R BarrasProgram Director

Kimberley A BoldingSenior Auditor

Brian L ChapmanSenior Analyst

Patarick D ConleySenior Analyst

Sandra DeLostInformation Technology Specialist

Carlton H HamiltonAuditor

Wendy M HarrisProgram Director

Harriet E LambertWriter Editor

Darrell A RiegelProject Manager

William E SavageInformation Technology Specialist

Anette SotoSenior Analyst

Petra SwartzlanderSenior Statistician

Farrin TamaddonAnalyst

Maurice TovalSenior Auditor

Marvin E TuxhornSenior Auditor

Scott L WilliamsAnalyst

In recognition of transforming the NHTSA’s internal safety defect management processes to improve the effectiveness and transparency of investigations,

enhance workforce training, & increase international coordination


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Multiple Disciplines Award for Excellence

U.S. Department of DefenseAfghan National Security Forces Medical Logistics Team

Lt Col John BrooksSubject Matter Expert

LTC Michael A. ElliottTeam Member

John C. FurutaniTeam Member

David A. KingTeam Deputy

Ambassador Kenneth P. Moorefield (Ret.)Project Team Sponsor

Daniel MorganTeam Member

Joseph R. OlivaTeam Member

Maj Gregory J. ReadyTeam Member

Vincent M. ScottTeam Member

COL John SpainSubject Matter Expert

Joseph P. VanLandinghamProject Team Leader

Jerome A. WatsonTeam Member

In recognition of exceptional performance in the Assessment of the U.S. Department of Defense Efforts to Develop an Effective Medical

Logistics System within the Afghan National Security Forces

U.S. Department of DefenseFMU143 Fuze Investigation Team

Bradley BoleAssistant U.S. Attorney

Jeffrey J. LysaghtSpecial Agent

For exceptional effort resulting in a Global Settlement of the Kaman Precision Products “FMU143 Fuze” Investigation

General Services AdministrationOIG Western Regions Conference (WRC) Team

Megan CarverForensic Analyst

Lisa De MariaSpecial Agent

Bryan DennySpecial Agent in Charge

Aleksandra DoranAssistant Counsel

Harry S MumperSpecial Agent

Patricia SheehanDirector, Office of Evaluation and Analysis

In recognition of exceptional service and relentless efforts in the investigation and reporting on the expenditures for the 2010 Western Regions Conference

· 45 ·


U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesHEAT Data Analysis Team: New Strike Force Locations

Robert BraunSpecial Agent, DHHS, OIG, OI

Gary CantrellDeputy Inspector General for

Investigations, DHHS, OIG, OI

Joyce ChangHealthcare Program Analyst, Department of Justice,

Executive Office of the U.S. Attorney’s Office

Kimberly CoffeyHealthcare Program Analyst, Department

of Justice, Criminal Division

Jay CulottaAnalyst/Statistician, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Benjamin FolgerSpecial Agent, DHHS, OIG, OI

Robert GibbonsSenior Program Analyst/Statistician, DHHS, OIG, OMP

Kirin HageSpecial Agent, DHHS, OIG, OI

Louis HendersonSupervisory Information Technology

Specialist, DHHS, OIG, OMP

Steven HernandezSupervisory Information Technology


Marcel HillieInformation Technology Specialist, DHHS, OIG, OMP

Vickie HudsonSupervisory Information Technology


Scott HutchinsonSenior Program Analyst, DHHS, OIG, OMP

Patrick JolleySpecial Agent, DHHS, OIG, OI

Christian JursSpecial Agent, DHHS, OIG, OI

Joseph MartinSpecial Agent, DHHS, OIG, OI

Andy McKeeSpecial Agent, DHHS, OIG, OI

Patrick NeubertAnalyst/Statistician, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Matthew RemkeInformation Technology Specialist, DHHS, OIG, OMP

Megan RushInvestigative Analyst, DHHS, OIG, OMP

Steve ShandySupervisory Program Manager, DHHS, OIG, OMP

Peggy SposatoHealthcare Program Analyst,

Department of Justice, Criminal Division

Jean StoneDirector, NE/PI Field Office, Centers for

Medicare & Medicaid Services

Bob TurnerSpecial Agent, DHHS, OIG, OI

Mara WernerProgram Analyst, DHHS, OIG, OEI

Hong YangDatabase Administrator, DHHS, OIG, OMP

In recognition of the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) Data Analysis Team members, an interagency workgroup of the Departments

of HHS and Justice, for its work to identify new HEAT Strike Force locations


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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentCountrywide/Bank of America False Claims against the

Federal Housing Administration Insurance Fund

Muhammad AkhtarSupervisory Forensic Auditor

Dianne BenjaminSenior Forensic Auditor

Turner BondStatistician

Kevin ChanAssistant Special Agent in Charge

Cliff ColeDirector, Field Technical Support Division

Cindi ConnorSenior Forensic Auditor

Robert FisherSenior Forensic Auditor

Michael GranatsteinSpecial Agent

Annmarie HamiltonSenior Forensic Auditor

Joan HobbsDeputy AIG for Audit

James HoogoianSenior Forensic Auditor

Bryan HowellCounsel to the IG

Chris HyunSenior Forensic Auditor

Seda MangassarianSenior Forensic Auditor

Matthew MatczynskiSenior Forensic Auditor

Sophia PatsiosSenior Forensic Auditor

Steven PerezAssistant Special Agent in Charge (Formerly with

HUD/OIG and presently with FHFA/OIG)

Anthony PutzuluSupervisory Forensic Auditor

Rasove RamirezSpecial Agent

Kim RandallDirector, Civil Fraud Division

Frances RanzieSupervisory Forensic Auditor

Rick UrbanowskiSenior Forensic Auditor

AnnMarie VanderbergSenior Forensic Auditor

Sally Yang Senior Forensic Auditor

In recognition of your significant role in the $1 Billion civil settlement of the Countrywide/Bank of America loan origination

case, the largest False Claims Act case in HUD history

National Science FoundationAudit/Investigation Team

Anna AmoresSpecial Agent, National Science Foundation,


Bart BridwellBranch Chief, National Science Foundation,

Budget, Finance, & Award Management

Stephen BrossInvestigative Attorney, National Science Foundation, Office of Inspector General

Corlee BrownContract Administrator, Defense Contract Management Agency

James EvansSpecial Agent in Charge, National Science

Foundation, Office of Inspector General

Jannifer JenkinsSenior Audit Manager, National Science Foundation, Office of Inspector General

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Andrea LeimerAuditor, Defense Contract Audit Agency

John RaymondContract Administrator, Defense Contract Management Agency

Richard SponsellerU.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia

Kenneth StagnerAudit Manager, National Science Foundation,


David WillemsAudit Manager, National Science Foundation,


In recognition of the outstanding commitment, dedication, initiative and teamwork demonstrated in the audit and investigation of Raytheon Polar

which resulted in the recovery of $11.4 million for the United States

U.S. Department of StateBureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Inspection and Support Team

Colleen AyersManagement Inspector

Linda BaezEditor

Boyd DotyManagement Inspector

Richard EnglishPolitical Inspector

Kate HoopsManagement Inspector

Cindy KelsonManagement Inspector

Deborah KleppPolitical Inspector

Ron KochSpecial Agent in Charge

John LowreySpecial Agent

Christopher MackSecurity Inspector

Al MakayAssistant Special Agent in Charge,

Office of Investigations

Louis McCallPublic Diplomacy Inspector

Dan McCollumIT Inspector

Keith McCormickPolitical Inspector

Kevin McGuireAmbassador, Team Leader

Vandana PatelIT Inspector

Donna RoginskiDeputy Team Leader

Iris RosenfeldManagement Inspector

Terry RuschPolitical Inspector

In recognition of the inspectors and investigators whose exceptional work during the inspection of the Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, ECA, resulted in much needed improvements in exchange programs


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U.S. Department of StateKeystone XL Pipeline Permit Process Special Review Team

Richard BehrendInspector, Office of Inspections

Alisha ChughAuditor, Security and Intelligence Oversight

Division, Office of Audits

Mary DalyInspector, Office of Inspections

Gene DriggersAssistant Special Agent in Charge and

his staff, Office of Investigations

Joseph HamrockManagement Analyst, Security and Intelligence

Oversight Division, Office of Audits

Nina LinAuditor, Security and Intelligence Oversight

Division, Office of Audits

Peter LubeckSpecial Agent, Office of Investigations

Regina MeadeDivision Director, Security and Intelligence


David StewartAssociate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel

Soraya VegaAudit Manager, Security and Intelligence


In recognition of contributions made to enhance the public’s confidence in the Department of State’s handling of the Presidential permit

application for TransCanada’s Keystone XL oil pipeline

U.S. Department of TransportationAir Carrier Pilot Training and Performance Audit and Testimony Teams

Marshall S AndersonAnalyst

Audre AzoulasWriter Editor

Curt L BoettcherSenior Analyst

Francis E DanielskiProject Manager

Doneliya P DenevaSenior Auditor

Aiesha R GillespieAnalyst

Mary E HansonSenior Investigator

Marshall E JacksonProject Manager

Megha JoshipuraStatistician

Joyce T KoivunenSenior Auditor

My Phuong LeAnalyst

Scott MaceyProgram Director

Amitra MamdouhiSenior Auditor

Angela McCallisterProject Manager

Stefanie Z McCansSenior Analyst

Andrea NossamanSenior Writer Editor

Tina B NystedProgram Director

Craig A OwensSenior Analyst

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Aaron D RodgersAnalyst

Robert A RomichProgram Director

Petra SwartzlanderSupervisory Statistician

Amy N ThomasSenior Analyst

Kim P TieuProject Manager

Travis R WileyProject Manager

In recognition of outstanding collaboration between audit, investigations, and statistician staff to ensure effective oversight of air carrier pilot training programs,

flight and duty regulations, and the Airline Safety and FAA Extension Act

Special Act Award for Excellence

U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesMost Wanted Health Care Fugitives Team

Roberta BaskinDirector of Media Communications, DHHS,

Office of Inspector General, Headquarters

Erin BlissDirector of External Affairs, DHHS, Office of

Inspector General, Immediate Office, Headquarters

Jane CysTechnical Writer, Blue Water Media

Kelly EarlCriminal Investigator, DHHS, Office of

Inspector General, Headquarters

Erin FuchsSpecial Agent, DHHS, Office of Inspector

General, Headquarters

Katherine HarrisPublic Affairs Specialist, DHHS, Office of


Monica JohnsonSpecial Advisor, DHHS, Office of Inspector General, Headquarters

Jessica LongWeb Content Administrator, DHHS, Office

of Inspector General, Headquarters

Kenneth MartyInspector, DHHS, Office of Inspector


German MeloInspector, DHHS, Office of Inspector


Sheila NairPublic Affairs Specialist, DHHS, Office of


Mark PodoffChief, Web Service Branch, DHHS, Office


Dhara RatanjeeSpecial Agent, DHHS, Office of Inspector


Janna RaudenbushPublic Affairs Specialist, DHHS, Office of


Todd SilverInvestigation Analyst, DHHS, Office of


Donald WhiteSenior Public Affairs Specialist, DHHS, Office


In recognition of members of the Most Wanted Health Care Fugitives team’s hard work, tenacity, and dedication in the fight against health care fraud in

furtherance of the mission of the Office of Inspector General (OIG)


Acknowledgements

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CIGIE Award Nomination Review PanelsA special “thank you” to all of the Review Panel members

Audit

Elizabeth DeanFarm Credit Administration

Steven BernsteinAgency for International Development

Anne RichardsDepartment of Homeland Security

Marla FreedmanDepartment of the Treasury

Investigations

Adrienne RishAmtrak

Dan O’RourkeSmall Business Administration

Kenneth FredrickSpecial Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction

Joseph ValloweDepartment of Veterans Affairs

Evaluation, Management, Information Technology, and Special Act

Kathy BullerPeace Corps

Carolyn CopperEnvironmental Protection Agency

Jonathan HatfieldFederal Election Commission

Linda HallidayDepartment of Veterans Affairs

Administrative Support, Employee Protections, Government Ethics, Law and Legislation, and Multiple Disciplines

J. Anthony OgdenFederal Reserve Board

Linda SniderDepartment of Energy

Helen AlbertDepartment of Housing and Urban Development

Debra SchweikertFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation

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Special Category Awards

Phyllis FongDepartment of Agriculture

Carl ClinefelterFarm Credit Administration

Rebecca BattsPension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Gregory FriedmanDepartment of Energy

Kathy BullerPeace Corps

Peggy GustafsonSmall Business Administration

Carl HoeckerUnited States Capitol Police

Mary KendallDepartment of the Interior

Daniel LevinsonDepartment of Health and Human Services

Lynne McFarlandFederal Election Commission

Jon RymerFederal Deposit Insurance Company

Special AcknowledgementsA resounding “thank you” to those who assisted in the preparations for the Awards Ceremony.

Intelligence Community Inspector General

Charles McculloughElizabeth Houlihan

Belinda Lavalle

Timothy LeaSchira Madan


Scott DahlJoseph Benham

Epin ChristensenWilliam Hoyt

Kimm RichardsBrian Grimord

Frank Mccarthy


Mark JonesTracy BrownBrett WilsonPaola Merino

Beth LeonLisa Allen

Crystal Hamling

15th Annual Awards Ceremony - IGNET

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