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

March 28, 2023

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Made Progress in Implementing Corrective Actions To Improve Its Oversight of the Abandoned Mine Lands Program, but Some Recommendations Remain Outstanding

Report Number

2022-CR-022

We verified the OSMRE implemented 9 of the 11 recommendations we made in a 2017 evaluation report.

Inspection / Evaluation

Infrastructure

Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

March 27, 2023

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Florida, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, From July 1, 2019, Through June 30, 2021, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Report Number

2022-CR-007

We audited the expenditures made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under grants awarded by the FWS.

Audit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

March 17, 2023

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

Report Number

2020–WR–070

We audited costs claimed by the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, under grants awarded by the FWS through WSFR.

Audit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

March 14, 2023

Status of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation’s Tribal Consultation Process and Activities

Report Number

2020–WR–016

We present the status of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation’s tribal consultation process and activities.

Review

Bureau of Indian Affairs

March 13, 2023

The U.S. Department of the Interior Can Improve Its Oversight of Tasers

Report Number

2019–WR–026

We found the DOI can improve its oversight of tasers to reduce the risk of injury to the public and law enforcement officers.

Inspection / Evaluation

Departmentwide

March 2, 2023

Status of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation’s Properties and Land Use Agreements

Report Number

2020–WR–016–H

We present the status of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation’s properties and land use agreements.

Review

Other

February 28, 2023

The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Cyber Risk Management Practices Leave Its Systems at Increased Risk of Compromise

Report Number

2020–ITA–030

DOI systems were operating without authorization, and the DOI did not consistently analyze and monitor security weaknesses.

Inspection / Evaluation

Office of Chief Information Officer

February 28, 2023

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Grants Awarded to the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, From October 1, 2018, Through September 30, 2020, Under the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program

Report Number

2021–CR–018

We audited costs claimed by the State of Michigan, Department of Natural Resources, under grants awarded by the FWS through WSFR.

Audit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

February 27, 2023

Recommendation for the Department’s Coordination Concerning Cryptomining Operations Impacting Federal and Tribal Resources

Report Number

22-0897

Federal mineral lease operators are diverting natural gas to power electric generators for cryptomining operations without paying gas royalties.

Management Advisory

Bureau of Land Management

February 23, 2023

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

Report Number

2021–ER–034

The Department did not ensure grant funds and license revenue were used for allowable activities and did not follow applicable laws and regulations.

Audit

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service