U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources, From July 1, 2019, Through June 30, 2021, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Date Issued

Friday, June 9, 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

2022ER034

Report Description

We found the Department used WSFR grant funds to pay for unfunded pension plan costs and unallowable subaward charges.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

$1,475,236

Funds for Better Use

Open Recommendations

This report has 1 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use	Additional Details
2022-ER-034-01	No	$1,366,999	$0
We recommend that the FWS require the Department to address the questioned costs related to unfunded liabilities totaling $1,366,999 (Federal share) in consultation with appropriate U.S. Department of the Interior offices to determine if the costs are allowable pursuant to Federal regulations and award terms and conditions.