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Reports

Unsubstantiated Conflict of Interest Allegations Against a BLM Employee

Report Number
18-0522

The OIG investigated conflict of interest allegations against a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Supervisor. The complaint alleged that the Supervisor favored a family member in official matters involving drilling permits for the family member’s employer, an oil and gas company, and his family’s property. Our investigation showed the allegations were unfounded. We determined that the Supervisor processed Applications for Permits to Drill (APDs) in accordance with policy and without bias.

Investigation
Bureau of Land Management

The National Park Service Misused Philanthropic Partner Donations

Report Number
2017-WR-037

In this evaluation, we found that the National Park Service (NPS) did not use philanthropic partner donations in compliance with policies, regulations, and laws. Philanthropic partners are organizations that assist parks by providing services and financial support. The NPS is authorized to work with philanthropic partners to help further the NPS’ mission. Partners provide financial support to parks in two ways: the partner either donates the funds directly to the park, for the park to manage, or maintains the funds in an account and spends them at the park’s request.

Audit
National Park Service

United States

Independent Auditors’ Performance Audit Report on the U.S. Department of the Interior Federal Information Security Modernization Act for Fiscal Year 2018

Report Number
2018-ITA-043

The Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) (Public Law 113-283) requires Federal agencies to have an annual independent evaluation of their information security programs and practices. This evaluation can be performed by either the agency’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) or by an independent external auditor, as determined by the OIG, to determine the effectiveness of such programs and practices.

Audit
Departmentwide

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Grants Awarded to the State of Indiana, Department of Natural Resources, From July 1, 2015, Through June 30, 2017

Report Number
2018-CR-013

We audited the costs claimed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources under grants awarded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. The audit included claims totaling approximately $62.7 million on 68 grants that were open during the State fiscal years that ended June 30, 2016, and June 30, 2017.

Audit
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

, IN, United States