Detention Facility Health and Safety Concerns
We report on longstanding health and safety issues at specific BIA detention facilities.
Reports
Summary: Company Failed to Report Oil and Gas Royalties from Mineral Production on an Indian Lease in Oklahoma
We found an oil and gas company failed to report royalties from mineral production on an Indian Lease in Oklahoma.
Flash Report: Orphaned Wells Programs – The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Efforts To Collect Data To Meet Annual Orphaned Wells Programs Reporting Requirements
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act requires the DOI to submit an annual report to Congress, detailing information on orphaned wells programs.
Summary: Independent Auditors’ Performance Audit Report on the U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Information Security Modernization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
KPMG made 24 recommendations intended to strengthen the DOI’s information security program as well as those of the DOI’s bureaus and offices.
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
We verified the OSMRE implemented 9 of the 11 recommendations we made in a 2017 evaluation report.
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
We audited the expenditures made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission under grants awarded by the FWS.
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
We audited costs claimed by the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, under grants awarded by the FWS through WSFR.
Status of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation’s Tribal Consultation Process and Activities
We present the status of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation’s tribal consultation process and activities.
The U.S. Department of the Interior Can Improve Its Oversight of Tasers
We found the DOI can improve its oversight of tasers to reduce the risk of injury to the public and law enforcement officers.
Status of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation’s Properties and Land Use Agreements
We present the status of the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation’s properties and land use agreements.