OI Summary - BLM Allegedly Approving Drilling Permits for Family Members)
2019
18-1169
Investigation
Department of the Interior OIG
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What to Report to the OIG Hotline
Anyone with information regarding fraud, waste, abuse, misconduct, or mismanagement involving the programs or activities of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) should contact the DOI Office of Inspector General (OIG) hotline.
Please provide as many details as you can when completing our hotline complaint form. Without specific information, we may be unable to act on your concerns.
The DOI OIG has oversight responsibilities of DOI employees, programs, contracts, and grants, to include disclosures concerning the following bureaus and offices:
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Bureau of Land Management
- Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
- Bureau of Reclamation
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- Bureau of Trust Funds Administration
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- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Office of the Secretary
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- Office of the Assistant Secretary for Insular and International Affairs
- Other Interior Offices
- DOI employees
- Employees of DOI contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and subgrantees
- DOI employees who feel their security clearance or access to classified information has been taken in retaliation for whistleblowing
What Not to Report to the OIG Hotline
- 911 Emergencies
- Tribal, State, and Local police matters (unless DOI funds are involved)
- Issues handled by other Government agencies such as the Office of Personnel Management, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Department of Health and Human Services (to include Indian Health Care issues)
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FWS Manager Violated Federal Regulations and FWS Policies
2019
18-0436
Investigation
Department of the Interior OIG
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...
Unfounded Allegations of Improper Leadership Decisions and Hostile Work Environment at Grand Canyon National Park
2019
18-1188
Investigation
Department of the Interior OIG
Department of the Interior
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...
Independent Auditors’ Performance Audit Report on the U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Information Security Modernization Act for Fiscal Year 2018
2019
2018-ITA-043
Audit
Department of the Interior OIG
Department of the Interior
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...
The National Park Service Misused Philanthropic Partner Donations
2019
2017-WR-037
Audit
Department of the Interior OIG
Department of the Interior
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...
Unsubstantiated Allegations of Criminal Misuse of Funds at Alaska Native Organization
2019
17-0747
Investigation
Department of the Interior OIG
Department of the Interior
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...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Grants Awarded to the State of Wyoming, Game and Fish Department, From July 1, 2015, Through June 30, 2017
2019
2018-CR-015
Audit
Department of the Interior OIG
Department of the Interior
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...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Grants Awarded to the State of Arkansas, Game and Fish Commission, From July 1, 2015, Through June 30, 2017
2019
2018-ER-018
Audit
Department of the Interior OIG
Department of the Interior
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...
Independent Auditors' Report on the U.S. Department of the Interior Closing Package Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2018
2019
2018-FIN-037-A
Audit
Department of the Interior OIG
Department of the Interior
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...
Independent Auditors' Report on the U.S. Department of the Interior Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2017
2019
2018-FIN-037
Audit
Department of the Interior OIG
Department of the Interior
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...