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Reports

Alleged Abuse of Position by Secretary Zinke

Report Number
18-0192

We initiated this investigation based on information we received while investigating U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Ryan Zinke’s use of noncommercial aircraft for U.S. Government travel. This investigation focused on whether Secretary Zinke abused his position by having his family members travel with him in Government vehicles, whether he asked that his wife, Lolita Zinke, be appointed as a DOI volunteer to legitimize her travel, and whether he requested a Government cell phone for her.

Investigation
Other

United States

BSEE Has Opportunities To Help Industry Improve Oil Spill Preparedness

Report Number
2017-EAU-043

We completed an evaluation to determine if the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has fulfilled its responsibility to assist the oil industry’s preparation for oil spill response. Our evaluation focused on the Oil Spill Preparedness Division (OSPD). We found that while BSEE has made significant progress in its oversight role and has procedures in place to fulfill this responsibility, opportunities to improve exist. We identified issues that impact the effectiveness of the OSPD’s oil spill preparedness efforts.

Inspection / Evaluation
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

United States

BSEE Manager Allegedly Reprised Against Employee

Report Number
17-0790

The OIG investigated allegations that a Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) manager reprised against a BSEE employee for engaging in protected activities. We found that the employee engaged in the protected activities and that the manager knew of the complaints made to our office and to the Equal Employment Opportunity Office when the personnel actions were taken.

Investigation
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

United States

BSEE Managers Inappropriately Influenced Procurement Process

Report Number
17-0030

The OIG investigated allegations that a Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) manager violated Federal procurement laws and regulations by improperly influencing recommendations made by procurement source selection committees and by inflating Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs).

Investigation
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

United States

USGS IT Security Vulnerabilities

Report Number
17-0444

During an investigation into suspicious internet traffic, we identified two vulnerabilities in the USGS’ IT security posture: web-site access and open USB ports. Common methods to prevent malware incidents involve a combination of employee training (Rules of Behavior) and access controls (hardware and software technologies). We made two recommendations to help the USGS improve its IT security posture.

Other
U.S. Geological Survey

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

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