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

Title Full

The Department of Game, Fish, and Parks should take steps to improve its grant performance reporting and subaward management.

Date Issued

Monday, January 26, 2026

Submitting OIG

Department of the Interior OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of the Interior

Components

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Report Number

2024-CGD-041

Report Description

The Department of Game, Fish, and Parks should take steps to improve its grant performance reporting and subaward management.

Report Type

Audit

Agency Wide

Yes

Number of Recommendations

Questioned Costs

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
2024-CGD-041-01	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Department to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure performance reports developed by South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks personnel adhere to the requirements outlined in 2 C.F.R. 200.329.
2024-CGD-041-02	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Department to develop or obtain training for South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks personnel who develop performance reports to ensure compliance with the requirements of 2 C.F.R. 200.329.
2024-CGD-041-03	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Department to review all open contracts associated with Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program grants to determine if any should have been classified as a subaward. If such contracts are found, amend the agreements and include all required elements, conduct risk assessments, develop monitoring plans, and report on SAM.gov as necessary.
2024-CGD-041-04	No	$0	$0
We recommend that FWS require the Department to develop or obtain training on how to determine whether the party receiving Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program funds is a subrecipient or a contractor per Federal regulation.