Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of Illinois by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Date Issued

Friday, March 27, 2026

Submitting OIG

Department of the Interior OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of the Interior

Report Number

2023-CGD-033

Report Description

The Department’s Federal award administration included significant control deficiencies related to expenditure tracking and reimbursement requests.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

Funds for Better Use

Report updated under NDAA 5274

External Link

https://www.doioig.gov/reports/audit/wildlife-and-sport-fish-restoration-grants…

Open Recommendations

This report has 5 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
2023-CGD-033-01	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Department to implement a standardized process to address the payroll report backlog so that payroll costs can be properly allocated and WSFR grant drawdowns can occur timely.
2023-CGD-033-02	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Department to develop a process to ensure all invoices impacting WSFR grants are tracked and paid timely.
2023-CGD-033-03	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Department to develop and implement written procedures, clear job responsibilities, and a process for supervisory review for all key aspects of the financial management and oversight of the Department's WSFR grants, including drawdown preparation that ensures accurate reporting and allocation of grant costs.
2023-CGD-033-04	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Department to provide project managers, division leaders, and other key stakeholders in the WSFR grant management process with timely access and cross training on all areas needed to perform effective administration of the grants, including budget execution to manage grant projects effectively.
2023-CGD-033-05	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Department to develop a strategy to enhance communication within the Department to ensure that both headquarters and field personnel receive prompt and adequate support to accomplish their WSFR grant missions effectively.