The Bureau of Indian Education Must Correct Safety and Health Deficiencies and Improve Facility Management System Accuracy at Tate Topa Tribal School

Date Issued

Monday, December 9, 2024

Submitting OIG

Department of the Interior OIG

Agencies Reviewed/Investigated

Department of the Interior

Components

Bureau of Indian Education

Report Number

2024-ISP-014

Report Description

BIE did not ensure deficiencies at the school were resolved timely, and BIE did not have reliable data in its facility management system.

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 7 open recommendations.

Recommendation Number	Significant Recommendation	Recommended Questioned Costs	Recommended Funds for Better Use
2024-ISP-014-01	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE develop and implement a plan to monitor identified deficiencies at Tate Topa Tribal School for resolution and correction in accordance with abatement plan timelines.
2024-ISP-014-02	Yes	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE during each health and safety inspection, ensure the inspector verifies that deficiencies identified in the prior year's inspection were corrected or documents them as repeat deficiencies.
2024-ISP-014-03	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE develop a plan focused on hiring additional maintenance and grounds staff at Tate Topa Tribal School.
2024-ISP-014-04	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE provide all Tate Topa Tribal School facilities maintenance staff the necessary computer hardware, software, and training to access the facility management system.
2024-ISP-014-05	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE review and analyze all Tate Topa Tribal School work orders in the Facility Management System and update work order status as needed to ensure accuracy.
2024-ISP-014-06	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE develop an updated and accurate map of the Tate Topa Tribal School campus.
2024-ISP-014-07	No	$0	$0
We recommend that BIE develop and deliver training to emphasize the importance of accurate and complete recordkeeping in the facility management system.