Reports
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of New Mexico by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The Department of Game and Fish should take steps to improve its leave allocation process, as well as subaward and equipment management.
ONRR Needs To Consistently Enforce Compliance and Timely Revenue Collection
We found that ONRR did not appropriately identify, assess, issue, and collect penalties related to mineral and energy leases.
Independent Auditors’ Report on the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025
KPMG’s audit of DOI’s FY 2025 financial statements found 1 material weakness and 2 significant deficiencies in financial reporting internal controls.
Summary: Company Reported False Invoices and Information to ONRR to Reduce Royalty Obligations
We substantiated allegations that Signal Peak Energy submitted false invoices and information to ONRR.
Independent Auditors’ Reports on the Tribal and Other Trust Funds and Individual Indian Monies Trust Funds Financial Statements for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2024
This report details KPMG’s audit of trust funds financial statements from the Bureau of Trust Funds Administration for fiscal years 2025 and 2024.
Semiannual Report to Congress for the Period Ending September 30, 2025
Read our latest report to Congress highlighting OIG’s successful work from April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025.
Summary: Former Contractor Defrauded USGS via Forged and Falsified Timecards, USGS, CA
We found that an independent government contractor defrauded a U.S. Geological Survey contract by submitting forged and falsified timecards.
The Office of Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations Oversight Plan for 2026
Using a risk-based, tiered approach in developing this work plan to best focus our resources, AIE will initiate work in nine risk areas in 2026, including oversight of supplemental funding provided to DOI.
Summary: Pollution Event During Safety System Bypass
We substantiated allegations that an operator placed safety systems in bypass and did not immediately notify BSEE of the subsequent oil discharge.