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Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of the Interior OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of the Interior
Components
Departmentwide
Report Number
2023-CR-003
Report Description

We found issues with inaccurate and incomplete bankruptcy data, outdated policies and procedures, and inconsistent internal control documentation.

Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
21
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No

Open Recommendations

This report has 14 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
2023-CR-003-01 No $0 $0

We recommend that ONRR develop and implement procedures to update its bankruptcy tracking tool to include claim amounts for each case and entity and other key bankruptcy information, such as case status, mitigation steps taken, post-bankruptcy amounts, and outcomes of bankruptcy cases.

2023-CR-003-06 No $0 $0

We recommend that BLM develop and implement procedures to update its bankruptcy tracking tool to include claim amounts for each case and entity and other key bankruptcy information such as case status, mitigation steps taken, post-bankruptcy amounts, and outcomes of bankruptcy cases, including identifying wells orphaned due to a bankruptcy.

2023-CR-003-21 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that DOI enhance coordination by developing and implementing procedures to coordinate and share bankruptcy information across bureaus, to include key bankruptcy information for each entity's bankruptcy case, such as proof ofclaim information and bankruptcy tracking information.

2023-CR-003-04 No $0 $0

We recommend that ONRR update and implement existing policies and processes to identify all obligations for bankruptcy proofs of claims, including obligations provided by other ONRR offices or programs.

2023-CR-003-05 No $0 $0

We recommend that ONRR identify and resolve any deficiencies with required production reports and other required information needed to complete the bankruptcy process.

2023-CR-003-09 No $0 $0

We recommend that BLM update, finalize, and implement bankruptcy policies and standard operating procedures to include all bankruptcy requirements for proofs of claims.

2023-CR-003-14 No $0 $0

We recommend that BOEM update, finalize, and implement bankruptcy policies and standard operating procedures to include all bankruptcy requirements for proofs of claims.

2023-CR-003-10 No $0 $0

We recommend that BLM develop and implement a training program for all personnel involved in bankruptcy processes on the bankruptcy policies and standard operating procedures developed under Recommendation 9.

2023-CR-003-15 No $0 $0

We recommend that BOEM develop and implement a training program for all personnel involved in bankruptcy processes on the bankruptcy policies and standard operating procedures developed under Recommendation 14.

2023-CR-003-20 No $0 $0

We recommend that BSEE develop and implement a training program for all personnel involved in bankruptcy processes on the bankruptcy policies and standard operating procedures developed under Recommendation 19.

2023-CR-003-11 No $0 $0

We recommend that BOEM assess if information in its risk register related to Federal oil and gas leaseholder bankruptcies is complete and, if not, update the risk register accordingly.

2023-CR-003-16 No $0 $0

We recommend that BSEE assess if information in its risk register related to Federal oil and gas leaseholder bankruptcies is complete and, if not, update the risk register accordingly.

2023-CR-003-12 No $0 $0

We recommend that BOEM identify existing or develop and implement new internal controls to address identified risks related to Federal oil and gas leaseholder bankruptcies.

2023-CR-003-17 No $0 $0

We recommend that BSEE identify existing or develop and implement new internal controls to address identified risks related to Federal oil and gas leaseholder bankruptcies.

Department of the Interior OIG

United States