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OSMRE Forester Violated Ethics Regulations by Endorsing Private Entity

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
19-0386
Report Type
Investigation
Component
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Description
We investigated allegations that an Office of Service Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) forester misused his position and violated ethics regulations. We found that the OSMRE forester violated ethics regulations when he promoted the use of a private company to State and Federal officials, which gave the appearance that the Government endorsed this company.
Joint Report
No
Agency Wide
Yes
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0