Reports | Office of Inspector General, U.S. Department of the Interior

May 26, 2022

April 2022 Semiannual Report to Congress

This semiannual report summarizes the work we completed from October 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022, to deter fraud, waste, and abuse.

Semiannual Report

May 20, 2022

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources, From October 1, 2017, Through September 30, 2019, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Report Number

2021-ER-002

We audited costs claimed and grant compliance by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources under grants awarded by the FWS.

Audit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

May 19, 2022

Stronger Controls Needed Over the Udall Foundation’s Invoicing Processes and Contract Oversight for the John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution

Report Number

2020-CR-069

The Udall Foundation made improper payments to contractors, did not adhere to some contract oversight duties, and improperly billed funding partners.

Audit

May 19, 2022

Former Secretary’s Alleged Lobbying Disclosure Act Violation Before Joining the U.S. Department of the Interior as Deputy Secretary

Report Number

20-0393

We investigated allegations that former DOI Secretary David Bernhardt violated the Lobbying Disclosure Act before joining the DOI as Deputy Secretary.

Investigation

May 12, 2022

Summary: Alleged Criminal Conflict of Interest by Tribal Official

Report Number

20-0346

The tribal official profited from awarding contracts that resulted in his company receiving subcontracts, but no policy prohibited his actions.

Investigation

Bureau of Indian Affairs

May 2, 2022

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Missouri, Department of Conservation, From July 1, 2018, Through June 30, 2020, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Report Number

2021-CR-011

We audited costs claimed by the State of Missouri Department of Conservation under grants awarded by the FWS through WSFR.

Audit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

May 2, 2022

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Wildlife Resources, From July 1, 2018, Through June 30, 2020, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Report Number

2021-CR-003

We audited costs claimed by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Wildlife Resources, under grants awarded by the FWS through WSFR.

Audit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

April 28, 2022

Independent Auditors’ Performance Audit Report on the U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Information Security Modernization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Report Number

2021-ITA-037

KPMG made 60 recommendations intended to strengthen the DOI’s information security program as well as the programs of DOI bureaus and offices.

Audit

Office of the Chief Information Officer

April 25, 2022

Summary: Former Executive Director Embezzled Federal Funds from Alaska Native Organization

Report Number

18-0264

Between 2014 and 2016, a former executive director of an Alaska Native organization embezzled $174,290.67 through unauthorized use of accounts.

Investigation

Bureau of Indian Affairs

April 18, 2022

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of North Dakota, Game and Fish Department, From July 1, 2018, Through June 30, 2020, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Report Number

2021-CR-017

We audited costs claimed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department under grants awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.

Audit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service