Federal Reports

We have completed a review of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI’s) progress in implementing our past audit recommendations addressing internal controls over Government charge cards, and we have reported our results to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget as required.We reviewed the DOI’s implementation of 15 recommendations made in 3 audit reports in fiscal years (FYs) 2019 and 2020. Of these recommendations, 14 have been resolved and implemented. One recommendation from 2020 remains unresolved.

The OIG investigated allegations that a GS-12 employee with the Office of the Secretary misused his Government purchase card to buy computers without authorization, made other improper purchases with his Government purchase card, and filed false time and attendance certifications.We did not find evidence that the employee made improper purchases or converted Government equipment to personal use, but we did find that he failed to properly record his time and attendance. We questioned 74 hours that the employee claimed as regular time when it appears he should have taken annual or sick leave.