Department of the Interior

We audited costs claimed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation under grants awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.

We inspected the DOI’s PIIA compliance and found the DOI complied with the Act, but we made two recommendations to improve its payment integrity.

We found that an energy company exceeded venting and flaring limits and that BSEE’s annual inspections are insufficient to identify similar issues.

The tribal official profited from awarding contracts that resulted in his company receiving subcontracts, but no policy prohibited his actions.

Between 2014 and 2016, a former executive director of an Alaska Native organization embezzled $174,290.67 through unauthorized use of accounts.

This semiannual report summarizes the work we completed from October 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022, to deter fraud, waste, and abuse.

The Udall Foundation made improper payments to contractors, did not adhere to some contract oversight duties, and improperly billed funding partners.

We audited costs claimed and grant compliance by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources under grants awarded by the FWS.

We investigated allegations that former DOI Secretary David Bernhardt violated the Lobbying Disclosure Act before joining the DOI as Deputy Secretary.

We substantiated allegations related to missing National Park Service equipment, including power tools, at the San Juan National Historic Site.