The October 2014 Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the Office of Inspector General's dedicated and successful work completed from April 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014. We focused our attention on high-priority areas like energy, water, bribery and corruption, and theft of Government funds to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability within the programs, operations, and management of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Our audit work focused on DOI's onshore and offshore oil and gas programs; grants awarded to projects that contribute to DOI's water conservation goals; grants awarded to Mississippi under the Coastal Impact Assistance Program; DOI's accountability for reporting conference information; DOI's web hosting responsibilities; and billing and tax collection practices.
Our investigative accomplishments focused mainly on an investigation into corruption in Indian Country related to the Rocky Boy's/North Central Montana Regional Water System, which to date has resulted in a Federal grand jury indicting 14 individuals on various charges, including conspiracy to submit false claims, bribery, tax fraud, and theft of Government and tribal funds.
We also report on our investigation of the former Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs, as well as several other investigations focused on employee misconduct, false statements, and theft of Federal and tribal funds.
We look forward to continuing our excellent work in fiscal year 2015 to provide objective, timely, and actionable reports to our customers and stakeholders.