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Alleged Conflict of Interest by a DOI Grant Official Unfounded

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
17-0926
Report Type
Investigation
Component
Departmentwide
Description
The OIG investigated an allegation that a DOI grant official had a conflict of interest because she owned a consulting company that assisted people in obtaining grants. We found no evidence of a conflict of interest. The official’s consulting company had no revenue, clients, or employees; the official only intended to consult on non-Federal grants; and the official disclosed her company on her required annual financial disclosure form.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
No
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Oversight Report File
https://www.oversight.gov/sites/default/files/oig-reports/InvestigativeSummary_…