U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, From October 1, 2018, Through September 30, 2020, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Date Issued

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Submitting OIG

Department of the Interior OIG

Other Participating OIGs

Department of the Interior OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of the Interior

Components

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Report Number

2021CR018

Report Description

We audited costs claimed by the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, under grants awarded by the FWS through WSFR.

Report Type

Audit

Location

MI
United States

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

$53,309

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
2021-CR-018-06	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the FWS require the Department to develop and implement an internal control mechanism to ensure the program income method is properly applied and reported in accordance with grant award approvals and regulations.
2021-CR-018-09	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the FWS require the Department to amend all open subaward agreements to date to include all required elements.