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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
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Report Number
2020ER058A
Report Description

This management advisory provides information to the FWS regarding unfunded retirement liability charges to WSFR grants.

Report Type
Other
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
2
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Open Recommendations

This report has 2 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
2020-ER-058-A-01 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that the FWS consult with appropriate U.S. Department of the Interior offices to determine the extent to which unfunded liabilities are allowable grant expenditures, considering reasonableness, classification, and the period incurred.

2020-ER-058-A-02 Yes $0 $0

We recommend that the FWS develop and implement guidance pertaining to WSFR grant agreements that includes disclosure of State agencies’ unfunded liabilities in project budgets and clarifies the allowability of unfunded liabilities.

Department of the Interior OIG

United States