Department of the Interior

The OIG investigated allegations that a refuge manager with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) did not report an alleged indecent exposure, violated various Federal regulations and FWS policies related to the refuge’s Friends organization and concessionaire, and authorized the improper use of...

The OIG investigated complaints that Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA) Superintendent Christine Lehnertz, proposed a disciplinary action against a GRCA senior official for an improper purpose; created a hostile work environment; and engaged in bullying and retaliatory behavior against senior leaders...

The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) (Public Law 113-283) requires Federal agencies to have an annual independent evaluation of their information security programs and practices. This evaluation can be performed by either the agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) or by an...

In this evaluation, we found that the National Park Service (NPS) did not use philanthropic partner donations in compliance with policies, regulations, and laws. Philanthropic partners are organizations that assist parks by providing services and financial support.The NPS is authorized to work with...

The OIG investigated allegations of misuse of funds by an Alaska Native organization after the single audit found approximately $108,561 in questioned costs. The organization is funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We investigated to identify any criminal...

We audited the costs claimed by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department 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 $50.2 million on five grants that were open during the State...

We audited the costs claimed by the State of Arkansas, Game and Fish Commission, 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 $67 million on 57 grants that were open during...

This report details the KPMG LLP auditors' report of the U.S. Department of the Interior's closing package financial statements for fiscal year 2018. In its audit of the Department, KPMG reported:• The closing package financial statements were fairly presented, in all material respects, in...

This report details the KPMG LLP auditors' report of the U.S. Department of the Interior's financial statements for fiscal years 2018 and 2017. In its audit of the Department, KPMG reported:• The financial statements were fairly presented, in all material respects, in accordance with U.S. generally...

The OIG investigated multiple allegations of improper hiring, noncompetitive promotions, nepotism, favoritism, and other improper personnel practices by three Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) senior officials.We found that one of the officials violated Federal regulations when...