BIE and Indian Schools Need To Ensure Deficiencies That Could Cause Imminent and Immediate Danger Are Addressed and Resolved Timely

Date Issued

Monday, March 16, 2026

Submitting OIG

Department of the Interior OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of the Interior

Components

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Bureau of Indian Education

Report Number

2024-ISP-040-A

Report Description

BIE did not ensure deficiencies were addressed timely; schools did not consistently implement mitigating measures or close corrected work orders.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

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Open Recommendations

This report has 3 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
2024-ISP-040-A-03	No	$0	$0
We recommend that Division of Facilities Management and Construction update the facility management system with new school building information identified in this report.
2024-ISP-040-A-04	Yes	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE develop policies and procedures that clearly communicate which fire system-related deficiencies require fire watches, to include roles and responsibilities.
2024-ISP-040-A-05	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE ensure facilities managers are held accountable for timeliness and accuracy of information in the facility management system.