NPS Facility Manager Stole NPS Funds, Misused a GOV, and Concealed Criminal Convictions

The OIG investigated allegations that a National Park Service (NPS) Facility Manager stole NPS funds, abused his purchase card authority, misused a Government Owned Vehicle (GOV), and concealed criminal convictions to gain NPS employment. We confirmed the allegations. The employee spent approximately $2,297 on his Government purchase card to purchase items that he later pawned. We also confirmed that the employee leased roll-away dumpsters with Federal funds, partially to discard personal items. The employee also regularly used a GOV for personal errands. Finally, we found that prior to his employment, the employee falsified his application to the NPS by failing to disclose three criminal convictions. The employee pleaded guilty to three counts of misdemeanor theft in county court, was sentenced to 1 day in jail, and was ordered to pay full restitution. He resigned from the NPS in lieu of termination. This is a summary of a report we issued to the NPS Deputy Director Exercising the Authority of Director.