We investigated allegations that an Office of Service Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) forester misused his position and violated ethics regulations.We found that the OSMRE forester violated ethics regulations when he promoted the use of a private company to State and Federal officials, which gave the appearance that the Government endorsed this company.
Report File
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
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Report Number
19-0386
Report Description
Report Type
Investigation
Agency Wide
Yes
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0