Department of the Interior

We found that the DOI must improve its wildland fire fleet management to ensure readiness across bureaus and locations.

We make recommendations to provide clarity and updated guidance regarding the operation of childcare centers on NPS lands.

We audited costs claimed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department under WSFR grants awarded by FWS and had no findings.

We audited costs claimed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish & Wildlife under WSFR grants awarded by FWS and had no findings.

We found weaknesses in DOI’s cyber risk management and governance could cause mission disruptions, compromised data, and misuse of public funds.

We audited costs claimed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources under grants awarded by FWS through WSFR.

Using a risk-based, tiered approach in developing this work plan to best focus our resources, AIE will initiate work in nine focus areas in 2024, including oversight of IIJA, IRA and other supplemental funding provided to the DOI.

Our 2023 organizational assessment highlights our significant accomplishments in overseeing the DOI’s programs and operations.

We audited costs claimed by the New York Department of Environment Conservation, Division of Fish and Wildlife, under WSFR grants awarded by FWS.

We audited costs claimed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission under WSFR grants awarded by the FWS.