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Inappropriate Use of a Government Computer

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
19-0361
Report Type
Investigation
Component
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bureau of Land Management
Description
The OIG investigated an allegation that a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employee may have accessed and viewed child pornography on a Government computer on multiple occasions. We found that the employee accessed and viewed adult pornography on the Government computer while inside a Government office but found no evidence the employee viewed child pornography. The employee admitted viewing adult pornography on multiple occasions but denied any involvement with child pornography. Accessing and viewing pornography on a Government computer violates DOI policy; the employee said he knew that DOI policy prohibited his actions. The employee retired during our investigation.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0