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Reports

NPS Official Assisted Artist with Avoiding Tax Garnishment

Report Number
17-0413

We investigated an allegation that an official at the Southern Campaign Parks Group (SOCA), National Park Service (NPS), an artist, and a park friends group conspired to set up the purchase of one of the artist’s paintings via a 2015 transaction with the friends group so that the artist could avoid a Federal tax garnishment.

Investigation
National Park Service

Vendor Sentenced After Illegally Bidding on Government Contracts

Report Number
16-0716

The OIG investigated allegations that contractor George Patton, after being debarred from Government contracting by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), created several companies through family members and another associate and improperly obtained U.S. Government contracts from 2013 to 2015.

Investigation
Other

United States

Former OSMRE Employee Convicted of Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

Report Number
14-0094

In a joint investigation with the U.S. Department of Education OIG, we investigated allegations of suspected bank fraud and identity theft after discovering evidence that Sharon Hall obtained fraudulent student loans while employed as a surface mine specialist for the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) in London, KY. We found that Hall committed bank fraud and identity theft when she obtained nine student loans totaling more than $93,000 in the names of relatives using false representations and pretenses.

Investigation
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement

London, KY, United States

NPS Facility Manager Stole NPS Funds, Misused a GOV, and Concealed Criminal Convictions

Report Number
17-0948

The OIG investigated allegations that a National Park Service (NPS) Facility Manager stole NPS funds, abused his purchase card authority, misused a Government Owned Vehicle (GOV), and concealed criminal convictions to gain NPS employment. We confirmed the allegations. The employee spent approximately $2,297 on his Government purchase card to purchase items that he later pawned. We also confirmed that the employee leased roll-away dumpsters with Federal funds, partially to discard personal items. The employee also regularly used a GOV for personal errands.

Investigation
National Park Service
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