No Evidence Former BLM Surveyor Violated Post-Employment Ethics Rules
No Evidence Former BLM Surveyor Violated Post-Employment Ethics Rules
Reports
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Rhode Island, Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife, From July 1, 2016, Through June 30, 2018, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
We audited costs claimed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife (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.
Departmental Offices CARES Act Funding Snapshot
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) enacted on March 27, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) received $909.7 million to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus pandemic. The Office of the Secretary (OS) received $158.4 million of the DOI’s CARES Act funding and transferred funds to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Office of Inspector General (OIG), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), and Office of Wildland Fire (OWF).
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of New Mexico, Department of Game and Fish, From July 1, 2016, Through June 30, 2018, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
WSFR Grants Awarded to New Mexico's Department of Game and Fish, July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2018
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Rhode Island, Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish and Wildlife, From July 1, 2016, Through June 30, 2018, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program
WSFR Grants Awarded to Rhode Island’s Division of Fish and Wildlife, July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2018
Departmental Offices CARES Act Funding Snapshot
Departmental Offices CARES Act Funding Snapshot
Alleged Sex Assault on Minors by BIA Employee
The OIG investigated anonymous allegations that a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) employee and another individual engaged in inappropriate behavior with two minors under their care. We conducted this investigation with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Our investigation found insufficient evidence to prove or disprove the allegations.
We coordinated our investigation with the responsible U.S. Attorney’s Office.
NPS Employee Misused Government Purchase Card
The OIG investigated allegations that National Park Service (NPS) employee Stephanie Wallace used another NPS employee’s Government purchase card to make personal purchases. We found that Wallace used the employee’s purchase card to pay for her children’s private school tuition.
Wallace pleaded guilty to theft of Government property. She was sentenced to 5 days of home detention and a probationary term of 1 year, and she was ordered to pay restitution totaling $8,328.24.
Alleged Sex Assault on Minors by BIA Employee
Alleged Sex Assault on Minors by BIA Employee