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We substantiated allegations that a former employee misapplied BIE grant funds. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced.
We audited costs claimed by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation under grants awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program.
The DOI Interior Business Center had the necessary internal controls to prepare and submit client data, specifically related to the DATA Act.
We inspected the DOI’s PIIA compliance and found the DOI complied with the Act, but we made two recommendations to improve its payment integrity.
PPP documents submitted in an FWS’ employee’s name estimated income for two businesses with no evidence of reportable income related to either one.
We found that an energy company exceeded venting and flaring limits and that BSEE’s annual inspections are insufficient to identify similar issues.
The former counselor did not appropriately notify the Ethics Office of employment negotiations and misused their position regarding former associates.
By disclosing nonpublic information, the employees violated regulations that prohibit providing preferential treatment to any private organization.