Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General's 2022-2023 Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations Oversight Plan
Using a risk-based, tiered approach to focus our limited resources, AIE will initiate work in nine focus areas in 2022 – 2023.
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Using a risk-based, tiered approach to focus our limited resources, AIE will initiate work in nine focus areas in 2022 – 2023.
The DOI did not track FOIA reviews under its now-rescinded awareness review process, and our analysis of the process suggested a lack of clarity.
We found safety concerns and other deficiencies at the USPP’s dispatch center that undermine its ability to achieve its core public safety mission.
We substantiated allegations that a leaseholder failed to make timely royalty payments for minerals (gravel) a subcontractor removed from a tribally owned gravel pit.
The official embezzled $95,001 by making personal purchases.
We substantiated that an unknown individual fraudulently represented themselves as a DOI official and misdirected $64,097 of the official’s pay.
The former Secretary remained involved in a land development project and did not disclose his involvement when questioned by an ethics official.
We substantiated allegations that a USGS employee fraudulently received donated leave, valued at $4,710, through the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.
The USGS reported no safety incidents or violations of applicable guidelines and the USGS followed applicable Federal directives for this study.