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Our 2022 organizational assessment highlights our significant accomplishments in overseeing the DOI’s programs and operations.
We found a former nonprofit official misused funds received under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service program assisting in recovering endangered or threatened species.
We did not substantiate allegations that a former DOI Secretary violated the Ethics Pledge and Federal conflict of interest rules.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorizes $11.3 billion in appropriations to address abandoned mine lands.
Federal and State agencies and tribes share responsibility for addressing orphaned wells with Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds.
The DOI has no policies or guidance specifically addressing foreign government sponsored talent recruitment programs or conflicts of commitment.
The DOI’s management practices and password complexity requirements were not sufficient to prevent potential unauthorized access to systems and data.
We determined that the Omaha Tribe did not follow applicable requirements in an agreement with the BIA.
We recommended the BIA and the BIE implement controls designed to prevent or detect instances of multi-dipping of pandemic response funds.
This semiannual report summarizes the work we completed from April 1, 2022, through September 30, 2022, to deter fraud, waste, and abuse.