Tribal Official and Contractor Embezzled over $3.5 Million
Tribal Official and Contractor Embezzled over $3.5 Million
Reports
Conflict of Interest and Violation of Contract Rules on a BLM Construction Project
The OIG investigated allegations that a contractor was improperly involved in a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) construction project and had a conflict of interest during multiple contract awards related to that project. We also investigated allegations that a BLM supervisor circumvented contracting rules to steer awards to the contractor.
We confirmed the allegations against both the contractor and the BLM supervisor.
Conflict of Interest and Violation of Contract Rules on a BLM Construction Project
Conflict of Interest and Violation of Contract Rules on a BLM Construction Project
No Evidence of Misconduct by BLM Employee
The OIG investigated allegations that a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employee shared proprietary contract information, accepted bribes, and had improper relationships with Government contractors.
We found the employee socialized with Government contractors on a regular basis, which had the appearance of a conflict of interest to some colleagues, but did not violate ethics regulations. We found no evidence that the employee shared proprietary contract information or accepted bribes from Government contractors.
No Evidence of Misconduct by BLM Employee
No Evidence of Misconduct by BLM Employee
Oil and Gas Company Failed To Report and Pay Gas Royalties
The OIG investigated allegations that an oil and gas company failed to comply with Federal regulations and to pay royalties associated with tribal leases.
We substantiated the allegations and found the company failed to accurately report and pay gas royalties in 2014 for seven leases located on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. We found, however, that the company made genuine attempts to correct the royalty reporting, but the adjustments did not post properly. After consultation between our office, the U.S.
Oil and Gas Company Failed To Report and Pay Gas Royalties
Oil and Gas Company Failed To Report and Pay Gas Royalties
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Selected Hydropower Dams at Increased Risk from Insider Threats
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) operates five hydropower dams categorized as critical infrastructure by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
USBR Officials Withheld Information During Administrative Inquiry
The OIG investigated allegations that officials from the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) and the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor (SOL), obstructed an administrative inquiry into alleged sexual misconduct by a USBR official. The complainant alleged that USBR and SOL officials withheld information, attempted to influence witnesses by holding meetings to discuss the inquiry, and tried to stop the inquiry. The complainant further alleged that these officials provided advice to the inquiry while also advising regional management on how to address the alleged misconduct.
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Selected Hydropower Dams at Increased Risk from Insider Threats
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Selected Hydropower Dams at Increased Risk from Insider Threats