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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
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Report Description

OIG investigated allegations that an Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) employee stole government equipment and committed time and attendance fraud.We determined the employee stole two stereoscopes and a mapping tool from OSMRE and that the equipment was obsolete and valued at approximately $150. The employee admitted she had the items in her possession, and without authorization. She said she later donated the property to a charity. We did not substantiate the allegation of time and attendance fraud.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado declined prosecution.

Report Type
Investigation
Location

CO
United States

Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

Department of the Interior OIG

United States