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Alleged Reprisal by USGS Director

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
19-0360
Report Type
Investigation
External Entity
U.S. Geological Survey
Description

We investigated an allegation that U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Director James Reilly retaliated against a USGS employee after the employee filed a complaint with our office about Reilly’s conduct. 

We substantiated the allegation. We issued a report on our investigation to the Secretary of the Interior for any action deemed appropriate.

Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes
Local File
WebRedacted_AllegedReprisalUSGSDirector.pdf
Oversight Report File
https://www.doioig.gov/sites/doioig.gov/files/WebRedacted_AllegedReprisalUSGSDi…