We highlight the risks with how BOR administers IRA drought mitigation funds.
Report File
Title Full
Risks Identified for Inflation Reduction Act Funds Awarded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for Drought Mitigation Projects
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of the Interior OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of the Interior
Components
Bureau of Reclamation
Report Number
2023-WR-035-A
Report Description
Report Type
Other
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
3
Questioned Costs
$0
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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-WR-035-A-01 | Yes | $0 | $0 | ||
We recommend that BOR immediately suspend the awarding of Inflation Reduction Act funds using miscellaneous obligations. | |||||
2023-WR-035-A-03 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
We recommend that BOR identify and implement additional oversight controls for existing Bucket 2 agreements. |