DOE 227.1A Chg. 2 (AdminChg), Independent Oversight Program - Change Chart

U.S. Department of Energy ADMIN CHANGE Washington, DC Chg 2: 1/15/2026 SUBJECT: ADMIN CHANGE TO DOE O 227.1A, INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENTS 1. EXPLANATION OF CHANGES. The Order is currently being revised to reflect the realignment of the Office of Enterprise Assessments (EA) to report directly to the Office of Management (MA). 2. LOCATIONS OF CHANGES: Page Paragraph Changed To 1 PURPOSE PURPOSE. To prescribe the requirements and responsibilities for the Department of Energy (DOE) Independent Oversight Program. The DOE Independent Oversight Program is implemented by the Office of Enterprise Assessments (EA). EA is an independent office within DOE in that it has no line management or policy-making responsibilities or authorities. PURPOSE. To prescribe the requirements and responsibilities for the Department of Energy (DOE) Independent Oversight Program. The DOE Independent Oversight Program is implemented by the Office of Enterprise Assessments (EA) which organizationally reports to the Office of Management (MA). 2 REQUIREMENTS (1)…EA must also evaluate the adequacy of DOE policy, and other critical functions when directed by the Secretary. (1)…EA must also evaluate the adequacy of DOE policy, and other critical functions when directed by the Director of the Office of Management. 9 Director, Office of Enterprise Assessments (5) Provide updates, as appropriate, on the status of appraisals to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, Program Secretarial Officers, and applicable Offices of Primary Interest (OPI) for DOE directives. (5) Provide updates, as appropriate, on the status of appraisals to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, Director of the Office of Management, Program Secretarial Officers, and applicable Offices of Primary Interest (OPI) for DOE directives. DOE O 227.1A Page Paragraph Changed To 9 DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE ASSESSMENTS Brief senior DOE officials, including the NNSA Administrator, Under Secretaries, Program Secretarial Officers, OPI managers, Heads of Field Elements, and senior representatives of affected contractors on the results of appraisal activities where appropriate. Brief senior DOE officials, including the NNSA Administrator, Under Secretaries, Director of the Office of Management, Program Secretarial Officers, OPI managers, Heads of Field Elements, and senior representatives of affected contractors on the results of appraisal activities where appropriate. A-1 DEFINITIONS Independent Oversight: Independent oversight refers exclusively to oversight by DOE Headquarters organizations that do not have line management responsibility for the activity. Oversight by supporting organizations that are direct reports to line management is not considered DOE independent oversight. Within DOE, the sole responsibility for independent oversight of safety and security programs resides with the Office of Enterprise Assessments, reporting directly to the Office of the Secretary of Energy. Independent Oversight: Within DOE, the sole responsibility for independent oversight of safety and security programs resides with the Office of Enterprise Assessments, which organizationally reports to the Office of Management (MA).

(1)…EA must also evaluate the adequacy of DOE policy, and other critical functions when directed by the Director of the Office of Management. (1)…EA must also evaluate the adequacy of DOE policy, and other critical functions when directed by the Secretary. (5) Provide updates, as appropriate, on the status of appraisals to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, Director of the Office of Management, Program Secretarial Officers, and applicable Offices of Primary Interest (OPI) for DOE directives. (5) Provide updates, as appropriate, on the status of appraisals to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, Program Secretarial Officers, and applicable Offices of Primary Interest (OPI) for DOE directives. Brief senior DOE officials, including the NNSA Administrator, Under Secretaries, Director of the Office of Management, Program Secretarial Officers, OPI managers, Heads of Field Elements, and senior representatives of affected contractors on the results of appraisal activities where appropriate.