U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Washington Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Date Issued

Friday, December 20, 2024

Submitting OIG

Department of the Interior OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of the Interior

Components

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Report Number

2023-CGD-030

Report Description

We audited WSFR grants awarded by FWS to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to ensure compliance and cost allowability.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

$3,003,820

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

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Open Recommendations

This report has 4 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
2023-CGD-030-03	No	$7,801	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to resolve the $7,801 (Federal share) in costs associated with the unsupported equipment usage rates.
2023-CGD-030-01	No	$2,996,019	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to resolve the $2,996,019 Federal share of questioned costs related to unsupported in-kind contributions.
2023-CGD-030-02	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop and implement Department-wide procedures for tracking, verifying, and certifying volunteer time that align with those of regular personnel services, including a requirement that individual volunteers verify their hours accurately reflect actual hours worked to ensure proper segregation of duties.
2023-CGD-030-04	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to develop and implement a formalized process to calculate, document, and update equipment usage rates that align with Federal criteria and FWS guidance.