NPS employee at the USS Arizona Memorial improperly accepted gifts in violation of ethics regulations

An employee at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Honolulu, HI may have had improper relationships with tour operators to whom he distributed tickets to the USS Arizona Memorial.

 

We found that the employee received improper gifts from tour operators who were considered prohibited sources, some of which were given because of action taken in his official capacity. The gifts included a jacket valued at approximately $50 and green fees at a golf course valued at approximately $85.

 

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Hawaii declined prosecution.