We found that OWPO did not: review quarterly reports, ensure that IBC assessed risk, have an effective site visit policy, and provide enough guidance.
Open Recommendations
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
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2023-INF-025-01 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
We recommend that the Orphaned Wells Program Office develop and implement policy to require review of all quarterly reports in a timely manner and complete any outstanding reviews. | |||||
2023-INF-025-03 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
We recommend that the Orphaned Wells Program Office require the Interior Business Center to design and implement an updated risk assessment policy or checklist that requires financial assistance officers to document consideration of all applicable risk factors and document mitigating measures for each risk factor identified before awarding Orphaned Wells Programs Office grants. |