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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
Bureau of Indian Education
Report Number
2023-ISP-040
Report Description

We found issues with resolution of deficiencies, emergency management and security, data reliability, and staffing at Havasupai Elementary School.

Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
0
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Additional Details
https://www.doioig.gov/reports/inspection/bureau-indian-education-must-correct-…

Open Recommendations

This report has 10 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
2023-ISP-040-01 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that BIE require Havasupai Elementary School to develop and implement a plan to monitor the resolution and correction of identified deficiencies in accordance with abatement plan timelines.

2023-ISP-040-05 No $0 $0

We recommend that BIE require Havasupai Elementary School to implement staff training on the emergency management program as required by Indian Affairs policy.

2023-ISP-040-10 No $0 $0

We recommend that BIE assist Havasupai Elementary School with reviewing and analyzing all work orders in the facility management system related to the school and update work order status as needed to ensure an accurate facility management database.

2023-ISP-040-12 No $0 $0

We recommend that BIE assist Havasupai Elementary School with developing and implementing a staffing plan that considers alternative options to fill vacancies (e.g., interfacing with nongovernmental organizations to broaden the pool of available applicants).

2023-ISP-040-04 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that BIE require Havasupai Elementary School to develop and implement a plan to repair the other safety and health concerns identified in this report related to the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and roof conditions, as well as institute an injury reporting system.

2023-ISP-040-06 No $0 $0

We recommend that BIE require Havasupai Elementary School to complete a memorandum of understanding with local emergency organizations as required by Indian Affairs policy.

2023-ISP-040-07 No $0 $0

We recommend that BIE require Havasupai Elementary School to implement fire safety procedures, track all required fire equipment maintenance, and train all staff on the use of fire extinguishers and other related fire safety equipment as required by the National Fire Protection Association and Federal regulations.

2023-ISP-040-08 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that BIE require Havasupai Elementary School to develop and implement a security plan as required by DOI policy.

2023-ISP-040-09 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that BIE expand its annual safety and health inspection guidance to include security requirements and measures.

2023-ISP-040-11 No $0 $0

We recommend that BIE require Havasupai Elementary School to until a dedicated maintenance worker is hired, ensure designated staff are trained to update the work orders.

Department of the Interior OIG

United States