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Reports

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Grants Awarded to the State of Oregon, Department of Fish and Wildlife, From July 1, 2015, Through June 30, 2017

Report Number
2018-WR-038

We audited the costs claimed by the Oregon State Department of Fish and Wildlife under grants awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. The audit included claims totaling approximately $77 million on 137 grants that were open during the State fiscal years that ended June 30, 2016, and June 30, 2017.

Audit
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

, OR, United States

Negligent Workers Who Triggered Fatal Explosion in Gulf of Mexico Sentenced To Probation and Fines

Report Number
13-0074

The OIG investigated allegations that workers aboard an offshore oil production platform violated Federal regulations, which resulted in an explosion that killed three platform workers and spilled oil into the Gulf of Mexico in November 2012. We found that three individuals and three companies—Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (Black Elk), Wood Group PSN, Inc.; and Grand Isle Shipyards, Inc.—were negligent in their responsibility to safely conduct welding operations aboard the offshore oil production platform.

Investigation
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

United States

Investigative Report of Alleged Improper Influence by the Secretary of the Interior in the FWS' Scientific Process

Report Number
19-0434

We investigated an allegation that Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt, when he was the Deputy Secretary, interfered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS’) scientific process during an assessment of the effects of pesticides on endangered species. We investigated whether Secretary Bernhardt exceeded or abused his authority by influencing consultations between the FWS and the U.S.

Investigation
Other

United States