Department of the Interior OIG

We substantiated allegations that a marina owner submitted false receipts for an FWS grant and violated the terms and conditions of the grant.

The contractor did not fully comply with Indian Preference requirements in the original contract and failed to document some employees’ training.

We found opportunities for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Finance to improve internal control within its accounting system.

In a joint investigation with GSA OIG, we found that a BIA employee’s theft through misuse of Government fleet credit cards exceeded $10,000.

We investigated allegations that a retired USPP Sergeant violated ethics regulations by seeking employment with a company while overseeing its work.

During an evaluation for two Alcatraz Island contracts, we identified instances of noncompliance with Federal regulations and contract terms.

We verified the BLM implemented 6 of the 11 recommendations we made in a 2018 evaluation report.

We determined the Department did not ensure grant funds and State hunting and fishing license revenue were used for allowable fish and wildlife activities and did not comply with applicable laws.

This management advisory provides information to the FWS regarding unfunded retirement liability charges to WSFR grants.