OAS training resources

Below are frequently asked questions about the upcoming OAS migration. 

Q: What is happening with the PREA Online Audit System (OAS)?
A: The OAS is moving to the technical infrastructure of the Office of Justice Programs. While the OAS technical infrastructure, domain, and authentication process will change, the OAS user experience will remain the same. The migration will take place between December 7 and December 21, 2026. The OAS Team will confirm the exact date and time in mid-November. The OAS will be unavailable on the day of the migration while the move is completed.

Q: Do I need to do anything now? 
A: No. In mid-November, the OAS Team will send the confirmed date of the migration and provide step-by-step login instructions that users will follow once the migration occurs. You are welcome to register for a webinar on the new login process at: 

• December 2nd, 1pm ET
• December 8th, 1pm ET

Q: What is changing?
A: The OAS web address and how you log into the system are changing. The new web address is preaaudit.ojp.doj.gov, and you will log in through DIAMD, which replaces Duo. Your audits, files, and information will move with the system.

Q: What is DIAMD? 
A: The Digital Identity and Access Management Directory (DIAMD) is the secure user management system of the Department of Justice. DIAMD uses multifactor authentication (MFA) to verify user identity, and it will replace Duo MFA for the OAS.

Q: Do I need a DIAMD account to use the OAS?
A: Yes. After the migration, everyone who uses the OAS will log in through DIAMD, so a DIAMD account will be required to access the OAS. On the day of the migration, current OAS users will be automatically invited via email to register in DIAMD. 

Q: How do I get my DIAMD account?
A: On the day of the migration, DIAMD will automatically send a registration invitation to the email address registered with your OAS account. A link will be provided in the invitation to create your DIAMD account. The link will be active for 72 hours. We encourage everyone to complete registration at that time. If you need a new invitation because your link expires, the OAS Tech Support team will send you a new one. If you are new to the OAS (i.e., you do not yet have an OAS account), the OAS Tech Support team will send your invitation when we set up your OAS account.

Q: Which emails should I expect? 
A: You will receive messages from three senders:

• The OAS Tech Support team ([email protected]), 
• DIAMD ([email protected]) for registration invitations and verification codes, and 
• The OAS ([email protected]) for system notifications. 

Please note that two of these emails are do-not-reply addresses that are not monitored. If you have any questions about the messages you receive from these addresses, do not hesitate to contact the OAS Tech Support team at [email protected] or by toll-free voicemail at 800-279-2216. In addition, if your organization filters incoming emails, please ask your IT department to allow emails from the addresses listed above.

Q: Will there be training on the new login process?
A: Yes. The OAS Team will host two webinars on the new OAS login process using DIAMD at 1:00pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, and at 1:00pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. The same information about logging into the OAS after the migration will be covered in each webinar. To attend either session, please register here: 

• December 2nd, 1pm ET
• December 8th, 1pm ET

Recordings of these webinars will be made available on this page. 

Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: The OAS Tech Support team is here to help you at [email protected] or by toll-free voicemail at 800-279-2216.

The PRC's OAS team hosts frequent webinars to demonstrate how to use the OAS. This includes various topics related to OAS updates, and complete guided tours of the system tailored for each type of user, including PREA auditors and facility/agency-based users.

Upcoming 2026 OAS Webinar Schedule

• December 2nd, 2026 (1:00 PM ET)- PREA Online Audit System (OAS) Migration: Previewing the New Login Process: Register here
• December 8th, 2026 (1:00 PM ET)-  PREA Online Audit System (OAS) Migration: Previewing the New Login Process: Register here

Conducting Audits in the OAS: A Demonstration of the OAS from the Agency and Facility-Based User’s Perspective  

Date / Time: Nov 12, 2025 - 11:00am EST - Nov 12, 2025 - 12:00pm EST Presenters: Stanley Hopkins, OAS Senior Program Manager

   This instructional webinar demonstrates the OAS from the perspective of the PREA Coordinator and PREA Compliance Manager, including how to respond to standards-based questions in the PAQ, how to upload evidence and submit the PAQ, and tips and tricks on how to maximize efficacy and efficiency in the OAS. 

Conducting and Reporting Audits in the OAS: A Demonstration of the OAS from the Auditor's Perspective  

Date / Time: Nov 19, 2025 - 1:00pm EST - Nov 19, 2025 - 2:00pm EST Presenters: Shannon Doherty, OAS Program Associate

   This instructional webinar demonstrates the OAS from the auditor’s perspective, including how to review responses and documentation provided by the agency/facility and generate an issue log; make and discuss overall compliance determinations; complete your post-audit reporting information; upload supporting documentation; and submit or generate your report, as well as tips and tricks on how to maximize efficacy and efficiency in the OAS.

OAS Updates and Q&A Session  

Date / Time: Dec 11, 2024 - 11:00am EST - Dec 11, 2024 - 12:00pm EST Presenters: Andrea Martin, OAS Senior Program Manager; Stanley Hopkins, OAS Senior Program Manager

Are you wondering how the PREA Online Audit System (OAS) can work for you? Do you have a question specific to your agency or facility and the OAS? Are you curious about the future plans of the OAS? This general OAS Q&A session is an opportunity to ask any and all questions related to the PREA Online Audit System.

Below are several quick step-by-step videos on how to use key OAS features and functionality.

How to Setup Duo Two-Factor Authentication

In this video, we'll show you how to set up Duo two-factor authentication as a new OAS user. Duo is required to access your OAS account, and you can set it up using your mobile phone, tablet, or landline. This video will show you how to do it quickly and easily!

How to Submit an Interim Report Within the Auditor Compliance Tool (ACT)

In this video, we will show auditors how to generate an Interim Report within the ACT. Generating an Interim Report streamlines the process of moving an audit from Audit to Corrective Action status in the OAS. This video will show auditors how to do this quickly and easily! 

How to Generate an Issue Log Within the Auditor Compliance Tool (ACT)

In this video, we’ll show you how to generate an Issue Log within the ACT as an auditor. Issue log notes help streamline communication between the auditor and the agency/facility representatives from the time the audit is in audit status to the time the audit is complete. This video will show you how to do it quickly and easily!

How to Submit the Pre-Audit Questionnaire (PAQ)- 'Check if Topic is Ready for Audit' Checkbox

In this video, we’ll show you how to ensure all topics within the PAQ are ‘Ready’. As a PREA Coordinator or PREA Compliance Manager you can submit the PAQ once all topics are in ‘Ready’ status in the OAS. Selecting the ‘Check if Topic is Ready for Audit’ checkbox for all ten standard topics is essential to submitting the PAQ. This video will show you how to do it quickly and easily!

How to Attach a File to Multiple Measures Within the Pre-Audit Questionnaire (PAQ)

In this video, we’ll show you how to attach a file to multiple different measures within the PAQ as a PREA Coordinator or PREA Compliance Manager in the OAS. Knowing how to attach a file to multiple measures within the PAQ can help significantly streamline your PREA audit process. This video will show you how to do it quickly and easily!

How to Edit the Pre-Audit Questionnaire (PAQ) After Submission & How to Upload to Supplemental Files

In this video, we'll show you how to edit the PAQ after it has already been submitted by a PREA Coordinator or PREA Compliance Manager along with how to upload documents to supplemental files for your audit. Knowing how to edit the PAQ after submission and how to provide additional documentation to your auditor through the use of supplemental files can help significantly streamline your PREA audit process. This video will show you how to do it quickly and easily!