The Oversight Report, Autumn 2024
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Your source for the latest updates from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Inspector General
U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Sentencing of Farmington Woman for Oil and Gas Fraud
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ALBUQUERQUE – A Farmington woman was sentenced in federal court after pleading guilty to charges of failing to pay royalties owed to the Jicarilla Apache Nation, the Navajo Nation, and the federal government, as well as for submitting fraudulent oil and gas extraction reports and committing wire fraud.
Colorado Man Sentenced for Money Laundering Scheme
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ALBUQUERQUE – A Colorado man was sentenced to two years of supervised release and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $242,210 after pleading guilty to money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Sentencing of Colorado Man for Defrauding Federal-Funded Nonprofit
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ALBUQUERQUE – A Colorado man was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay $242,210 in restitution for defrauding a nonprofit organization funded by federal agencies, in a scheme that resulted in over $240,000 in fraudulent payments.
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of Arkansas by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
We audited WSFR grants awarded by FWS to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission to ensure compliance and cost allowability.
Statement from Inspector General Mark Lee Greenblatt on the OIG’s Investigation into the Fatal Shooting of Bijan Ghaisar
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Washington, D.C. – Today, our office issued publicly the report of our investigation into the death of Bijan Ghaisar, a 25-year-old man who died after being shot by Federal law enforcement following a pursuit on the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
U.S. Park Police Officers’ Use of Deadly Force Following a Pursuit on the George Washington Memorial Parkway
We concluded that the officers’ pursuit was consistent with USPP policies and that, in all but one instance, the officers’ actions during the pursuit did not violate USPP policies.
Review of the Bureau of Indian Education’s Analysis of Indian School Equalization Program Funds Pay Parity
We found BIE did not maintain supporting documentation for its analysis required by House Report 116-448.
Inspector General’s Statement Summarizing the Major Management and Performance Challenges Facing the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fiscal Year 2024
We summarized what we have determined to be the most significant management and performance challenges facing DOI for FY 2024.
The Bureau of Indian Education Must Correct Safety and Health Deficiencies and Improve Emergency Preparedness and Security at Havasupai Elementary School
We found issues with resolution of deficiencies, emergency management and security, data reliability, and staffing at Havasupai Elementary School.