The Bureau of Indian Education Must Correct Safety and Health Deficiencies and Improve Emergency Preparedness, Security, and Facility Management System Accuracy at Riverside Indian School

Date Issued

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Submitting OIG

Department of the Interior OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of the Interior

Components

Bureau of Indian Education

Report Number

2024-ISP-040

Report Description

We found issues with timeliness in correcting deficiencies, facility management system accuracy, emergency management, and security at Riverside.

Report Type

Inspection / Evaluation

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-ISP-040-01	Yes	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE ensure that Riverside Indian School has a fully functioning fire detection alarm system.
2024-ISP-040-07	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE require Riverside Indian School to ensure that all components of the emergency management program are fully implemented and emergency management plans and continuity of operations plans are submitted as required.
2024-ISP-040-02	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE develop a strategy to monitor future catastrophic deficiencies until corrected, and if a deficiency cannot be fixed within the abatement period, identify and implement mitigating measures.
2024-ISP-040-10	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE ensure all schools have submitted the required emergency management plans and continuity of operations plans.