Unfounded Allegations of Contract Fraud on an NPS Contract
Unfounded Allegations of Contract Fraud on an NPS Contract
Reports
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program Grants Awarded to the State of California, Department of Fish and Wildlife, From July 1, 2014, Through June 30, 2016
WSFR Grants Awarded to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, July 1, 2014, to June 30, 2016
BSEE Official Did Not Improperly Communicate With Contractors
The OIG investigated allegations that a Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) official might have improperly communicated with contractors. The complaint also alleged that the official may have improperly influenced modifications to contracts, and that he might have arranged for an organization to receive a subcontract.
We found that the official met with contractors, but that the discussions in these meetings focused only on operations related to the offshore oil and gas industry. We did not find any laws or policies that prohibit these types of meetings.
BSEE Official Did Not Improperly Communicate With Contractors
BSEE Official Did Not Improperly Communicate With Contractors
BLM Special Agent Did Not Violate DOI Motor Vehicle Policy
The OIG investigated whether a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) special agent was driving a rental vehicle in compliance with U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) policy when he was involved in a traffic accident that resulted in the death of two pedestrians.
Investigation Uncovers Unpaid Federal Royalties
The OIG investigated allegations that a gas producer operating in New Mexico failed to properly submit royalty reports and remit royalty payments owed to the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR).
We determined the producer failed to properly file ONRR-Form 2014s (Reports of Sales and Royalty Remittance) and pay royalties for gas produced from Federal leases located in New Mexico.
BLM Special Agent Did Not Violate DOI Motor Vehicle Policy
BLM Special Agent Did Not Violate DOI Motor Vehicle Policy
Investigation Uncovers Unpaid Federal Royalties
Investigation Uncovers Unpaid Federal Royalties
Evaluation of the NPS Law Enforcement Field Training and Evaluation Program
We completed the survey phase of our evaluation of the National Park Service (NPS) Law Enforcement Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP). The objective of our evaluation was to determine if a disproportionate number of women and minority trainees fail FTEP.
Our survey work revealed that the NPS did not have a disproportionate number of women and minority trainees fail FTEP.
No Evidence of Post-Employment Violations by Former Park SuperintendentNo Evidence of Post-Employment Violations by Former Park Superintendent
The OIG investigated whether a former superintendent of the National Park Service (NPS) improperly applied for a commercial use authorization (CUA) permit in 2015 to give tours at a park that he previously managed. The former park superintendent also allegedly directed that a trail be relocated at the park in 2002, which affected the financial interest of the tour company with which his family member was reportedly affiliated at the time.