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Reports

Alleged Scientific Integrity Violations Related to National Park Service Report

Report Number
18-0106

The OIG investigated allegations that a United States Geological Survey (USGS) manager made unwelcome and inappropriate comments of a sexual nature to a female subordinate. We found that the USGS manager provided inconsistent statements and demonstrated a lack of candor during interviews, but ultimately admitted to making inappropriate sexual comments to the female subordinate.

Investigation
National Park Service

United States

Tribal Official Embezzled Federal Monies Using Tribal Charge Card

Report Number
16-0348

The OIG investigated an allegation that a tribal official stole Federal funds by using a tribal charge card for personal expenses. We found that the official embezzled more than $98,000 by charging personal expenses to tribal government charge cards assigned to him from December 2009 until July 2015, when the tribe canceled all tribal government charge cards. The theft included charges for restaurants, airfare, retail purchases, food, and utility and telephone services. The charges were billed to the tribe and paid using a combination of Federal and tribal funds. The U.S.

Investigation
Bureau of Indian Affairs

, RI, United States

Report of Ethical Misconduct by NPS Superintendent Unfounded

Report Number
18-0489

The OIG investigated allegations that a National Park Service (NPS) superintendent abused his authority by using Federal funds to replace the driveway and perform grounds cleanup at his Government-leased quarters, and that he violated safety regulations and the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 regarding renovations made to his office. We did not substantiate the allegations against the superintendent. We found the superintendent acted within his authority when he directed the use of Federal funds to replace the driveway and perform maintenance at his Government-leased quarters.

Investigation
National Park Service

United States

Report of Ethical Misconduct by NPS Superintendent Unfounded

Report Number
18-0489

The OIG investigated allegations that a National Park Service (NPS) superintendent abused his authority by using Federal funds to replace the driveway and perform grounds cleanup at his Government-leased quarters, and that he violated safety regulations and the National Historic Preservation Act

Investigation

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Grants Awarded to the State of Florida, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, From July 1, 2014, Through June 30, 2016

Report Number
2017-EXT-021

The OIG audited the costs claimed by the State of Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under grants awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. The audit included claims totaling approximately $121 million on 100 grants that were open during the State fiscal years that ended June 30, 2015, and June 30, 2016.

Audit
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

, FL, United States

BLM Employee Admitted to a Conflict of Interest and to Submitting False Documents to the BLM

Report Number
17-0956

The OIG investigated allegations that a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employee violated conflict of interest laws by steering BLM contracts to a business that he owned. The employee admitted to the conflict of interest and that his actions were wrong. We found that the employee’s wife owned a business and that between April 2016 and August 2017, the employee steered 11 contracts, totaling $27,409.60, to his wife’s business.

Investigation
Bureau of Land Management

, MT, United States

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