Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
The OIG investigated allegations that two propane delivery contractors, one of which was American Indian-owned, conspired to improperly obtain U.S. Government contracts that are restricted to Indian economic enterprises under the provisions of the Buy Indian Act. Specifically, we investigated to determine if the Indian-owned company subcontracted 100 percent of contract performance to the non-Indian-owned company.
We found that the Indian-owned company was awarded approximately 17 contracts, with a combined value of about $350,000, under the Buy Indian Act. We also found that though the Indian-owned company received approximately 51 percent of the net profit, it had little or no involvement with the actual performance of the propane supply contract: the non-Indian contractor provided all the fuel and made all the physical deliveries, thus violating the Buy Indian Act.
Short / Alternative Report Title:
DOI OIG - Substantiated Violations of the Buy Indian Act
Date Issued:
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
18-0162
Component, if applicable:
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Location(s):
United States
Type of Report:
Investigation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
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