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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of the Interior OIG
Other Participating OIGs
Department of the Interior OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of the Interior
Components
Office of Insular Affairs
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Report Number
2022ER019
Report Description

We cannot determine if BIA and OIA grant activities met DOI climate change goals due to a lack of performance measures and grant monitoring.

Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
12
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$150,000

Open Recommendations

This report has 7 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
2022-ER-019-02 No $0 $0

We recommend that the BIA TCR coordinate with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Policy and Environmental Management to developand implement performance measures and targets that align with its program mission and the DOI's goals for responding to climate change.

2022-ER-019-03 No $0 $0

We recommend that the OIA TAP coordinate with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Policy and Environmental Management to developand implement performance measures and targets that align with its program mission and the DOI's goals for responding to climate change.

2022-ER-019-04 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that the BIA TCR develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure the analysis of a potential awardee's risk of declination is conducted, as required by 25 C.F.R. 900, and is incorporated in the 638 agreement process to ensure the appropriate information and technical assistance is provided.

2022-ER-019-08 No $0 $0

We recommend that the BIA TCR develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that all TCR awarding and monitoring documents are stored and retained and are accessible by authorized personnel.

2022-ER-019-09 No $0 $0

We recommend that the BIA TCR develop and implement policies and procedures for monitoring financial assistance awarded through 638 agreements, including addressing late submission of financial and performance reports, ensuring that funds are being put to use, and ensuring applicable personnel are trained on the policies and procedures.

2022-ER-019-10 No $0 $0

We recommend that the BIA TCR ensure that all grantees are current and in compliance with grant requirements, including obtaining all missing financial and performance reports from grantees.

2022-ER-019-11 No $0 $150,000

We recommend that the BIA TCR review Grant No. A20AP00170 and require that the Tribe return the funds if the grant is expired.

Department of the Interior OIG

United States