Department of the Interior

We reviewed the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to determine if it was overseeing and enforcing offshore oil and gas decommissioning requirements for idle infrastructure on the Outer Continental Shelf. Overall, we learned that BSEE has not yet implemented decommissioning...

We audited U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) convenience check transaction data to determine whether (1) the DOI or its bureaus made transactions that were illegal, improper, or erroneous and (2) the existing internal controls detected and prevented illegal, improper, or erroneous transactions...

We audited 3 months of interim costs claimed on Contract No. R17PC00051, as well as contract compliance on Contract Nos. R12PC20015 and R17PC00051 between the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department (SCSD) and the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR). These contracts were awarded to provide year-round armed...

The OIG investigated allegations that an oil and gas production company drilled two wells in Noble County, OK and trespassed into acquired Federal lands. Further, the company allegedly began producing oil and gas without a properly executed mineral lease, which may have resulted in the loss of...

The OIG investigated allegations that a former National Park Service (NPS) contract specialist steered three contracts to a vendor because of a personal relationship.We found that the contract specialist had a personal relationship with the vendor’s employees and attempted to influence contract...

The OIG investigated allegations that a United States Geological Survey (USGS) manager made unwelcome and inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to a female subordinate.We found that the USGS manager provided inconsistent statements and demonstrated a lack of candor during interviews, but...

We audited the costs claimed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources under grants awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. The audit included claims totaling approximately $62.7 million on 68 grants that were open during the...

We are required to conduct periodic risk assessments of U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) charge card programs to analyze the risk of illegal, improper, or erroneous purchases and payments. We must report annually to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the DOI’s progress...

The OIG investigated allegations that Smith & Marrs, Inc., an oil and gas production company, failed to report mineral production and sales from Federal leases located in New Mexico, which resulted in a loss of royalties owed to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). We conducted the...

The OIG investigated allegations that two propane delivery contractors, one of which was American Indian-owned, conspired to improperly obtain U.S. Government contracts that are restricted to Indian economic enterprises under the provisions of the Buy Indian Act. Specifically, we investigated to...