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Reports

USGS IT Security Vulnerabilities

Report Number
17-0444

During an investigation into suspicious internet traffic, we identified two vulnerabilities in the USGS’ IT security posture: web-site access and open USB ports. Common methods to prevent malware incidents involve a combination of employee training (Rules of Behavior) and access controls (hardware and software technologies). We made two recommendations to help the USGS improve its IT security posture.

Other
U.S. Geological Survey

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

OST Employee Attempted To Conceal Purchase of Tribal Land

Report Number
16-0821

The OIG investigated allegations that an Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians (OST) employee and a tribal member agreed to disguise the purchase of tribal land as a gift conveyance from the tribal member.

Investigation
Multi-Office

United States

Investigation of IT Security Incident at USGS Facility

Report Number
17-0444

The OIG investigated suspicious internet traffic discovered during an IT security audit of the computer network at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center satellite imaging facility in Sioux Falls, SD. The audit found indications that a USGS employee’s computer was compromised and infected with malware. We sought to confirm how a compromise occurred. We found that the employee knowingly used U.S. Government computer systems to access unauthorized internet web pages.

Investigation
U.S. Geological Survey

United States

Investigation Reveals Absence of Clear Boundaries Between Bureau of Indian Education Post-Secondary Educational Institution and Nonprofit Corporation

Report Number
17-0074

During an investigation at Haskell Indian Nations University (Haskell), we found that employees of the Haskell Foundation (Foundation), a nonprofit corporation, utilize office space on the Haskell campus and manage the proceeds of grants to Haskell. We also found that Haskell and the Foundation had no written agreement governing their relationship.

Other
Bureau of Indian Affairs

United States

Former USGS Employee Convicted of Embezzling Federal Funds

Report Number
16-0717

The OIG investigated an allegation that a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) contract specialist misused his assigned Government charge card. We determined that Matthew Wathen embezzled over $26,000 through unauthorized personal use of his Government charge card, including weekly lodging, monthly rental cars, dining, gasoline, vacations, and other expenses. Wathen resigned from his USGS position and pleaded guilty to one count of theft of Government funds in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi.

Investigation
U.S. Geological Survey

United States

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