Theft of Solar Panels by NPS Employee

The OIG investigated an allegation that a Supply Technician for the National Park Service (NPS), stole propane tanks, miscellaneous tools, and solar panels from parks that she was assigned to between 2013 and 2017.

We found that Kristy Ferguson stole three solar panels, which she used for her own personal benefit at her residence and the residence of a close family member. We found no evidence that she stole any other NPS property. Ferguson pled guilty to one misdemeanor count of 18 U.S.C. 641, Theft of Government Property, returned the solar panels, and paid $280 in fines to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah.

During our investigation, Ferguson left Government service.