Date Issued
Report Number
16-0626
Report Type
Investigation
Component
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Description
OIG investigated allegations that a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) employee improperly used a BIA purchase card to purchase speakers, headphones, and electronic tablets.
Prior to any significant involvement by our office, we learned that BIA had already investigated the matter and confirmed that two employees inappropriately purchased and gave to colleagues eight headphones and two wireless speakers, totaling $2,931.92. One of the employees also used his personal funds to improperly purchase five tablet computers at a discounted rate through a BIA contract. Both employees involved in the purchases left the Department.
Our investigation also found two supervisors were responsible for approving the purchase card purchases. One supervisor received a letter of reprimand, and the other was removed from Federal service.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota declined prosecution of this matter.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
No
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Oversight Report File