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Reports

Alleged Personal Use of Government Purchase Card by a Bureau of Reclamation Employee

Report Number
19-0757

The OIG investigated allegations that a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) employee misused a U.S. Government purchase card. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the employee deliberately overbought supplies for a BOR office and gave the excess items to a family member for personal use or sale. We did not substantiate the allegations. We concluded that all the purchases were properly authorized and were consistent with supply requirements at the facility.

Investigation
Bureau of Reclamation

BIA Employee Violated Gift Rules

Report Number
19-0771

We investigated whether a BIA employee improperly received gifts, influenced a nonprofit’s operations, and awarded funds to a university.

Investigation
Bureau of Indian Affairs

United States

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources From July 1, 2017, Through June 30, 2019, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Report Number
2020-CR-024

We audited costs claimed by the Utah Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources (Division) under grants awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. We conducted this audit to determine whether the Division used grant funds and State hunting and fishing license revenue for allowable fish and wildlife activities and complied with applicable laws and regulations, FWS guidelines, and grant agreements.

Audit
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

, UT, United States

Review of U.S. Park Police Actions at Lafayette Park

Report Number
20-0563

At the request of then Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior David Bernhardt and Members of Congress, we reviewed the actions the U.S. Park Police (USPP) took to disperse protesters in and around Lafayette Park in Washington, DC, on June 1, 2020. Our review focused on events that occurred in and around the park from May 29 through June 3 amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests.

Review
National Park Service

, DC, United States

April 2021 Semiannual Report to Congress

The April 2021 Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the Office of Inspector General’s successful work completed from October 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability within the programs, operations, and management of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Our audit-related activities resulted in total monetary impacts of $2,174,176 with 246 recommendations made and 107 recommendations closed. Our investigative activities resulted in 3 indictments, 16 criminal and civil referrals, and $7,462,808 in civil settlements or recoveries.

Semiannual Report