Our objective was to assess the internal controls related to the Forest Service’s implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funds provided for workforce development and training.
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of Agriculture OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of Agriculture
Components
Forest Service
Report Number
08801-0001-51
Report Description
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$4,665,981
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No
Open Recommendations
This report has 2 open recommendations.
| Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
| Identify how the remaining IIJA workforce training and development funds will be used and the goals and outcomes expected from their use. | |||||
| 2 | Yes | $4,665,981 | $0 | ||
| Establish and implement a control to track the amount of S&E and Business Operations funds expended for IIJA Section 40803(c)(7). | |||||