The Bureau of Indian Affairs Can Improve the Closeout Process for Public Law 93–638 Agreements

Submitting OIG:

Report Description:

The BIA has not actively managed the closeout process for Public Law 93–638 agreements.

Short / Alternative Report Title:

Date Issued:

Monday, June 12, 2023

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

2020–CGD–060

Component, if applicable:

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

$5,070,072

Number of Recommendations:

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

View Document:

Attachment	Size
Final-Inspection-ReportBIA638Closeout.pdf	2.3 MB

Related Open Recommendations

Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
2020-CGD-060-01	Open	Yes
We recommend that the BIA take appropriate action on the 183 agreements with $5,070,072 in unused funds identified in this report.
2020-CGD-060-02	Open	Yes
We recommend that the BIA develop a method to track and monitor the closeout process of Public Law 93–638 agreements.
2020-CGD-060-03	Open	No
We recommend that the BIA develop a methodology for identifying Public Law 93–638 agreements where the completion of specific administrative tasks would result in ability to close agreements.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

2020-CGD-060-01

Open

Yes

2020-CGD-060-02

Open

Yes