U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of New York, Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Fish and Wildlife, From April 1, 2019, Through March 30, 2021, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Date Issued

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

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

2022ER033

Report Description

We audited costs claimed by the New York Department of Environment Conservation, Division of Fish and Wildlife, under WSFR grants awarded by FWS.

Report Type

Audit

Location

NY
United States

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

$7,457,874

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
2022-ER-033-08	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the FWS require the Department to update guidance to include justifications for determining whether WSFR funds pass through as subawards or contracts.
2022-ER-033-06	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the FWS require the Department to analyze and provide justification regarding the allowability of investment of license revenue by the New York State Office of the State Comptroller.
2022-ER-033-07	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the FWS require the Department to resolve any potential diversion of license revenue.
2022-ER-033-09	No	$0	$0
We recommend that the FWS require the Department to ensure staff are trained on how to make subaward determinations using the newly developed guidance and provide evidence of training.