USGS distributed Earth MRI IIJA funds in accordance with the Act, but it was unable to demonstrate the cooperative agreements met program…
RECENT REPORTS
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We substantiated allegations that Signal Peak Energy submitted false invoices and information to ONRR.
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BLM generally accounted for helium royalties collected; however, it did not always identify, track, collect, and properly oversee helium royalties…
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We found that unsupported costs were charged to an IRA grant and BOR did not properly oversee a grant and cooperative agreement.
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KPMG’s audit of DOI’s FY 2025 financial statements found 1 material weakness and 2 significant deficiencies in financial reporting internal…
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The Osage Nation made minimal progress in developing and executing its orphaned well program using IIJA funding.
Issue Areas
Congress provided the OIG almost $100 million in the Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act (IIJA) and $10 million in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to oversee the DOI’s management of these funds. Learn how we are helping to safeguard these funds from fraud, waste, and abuse.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Bureau of Indian Education provide services to 574 federally recognized tribes with a population of about 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. OIG oversight helps prevent fraud and mismanagement that diverts funds from those in need.
DOI has significant financial assets, including contracts, financial assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements), property, and other resources. Within this broad area, we prioritize oversight work on grants and contracts, CARES Act, and spending under the Great American Outdoors Act.
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SHERMAN, Texas – A McKinney man has been sentenced to over 24 years in federal prison in a COVID - fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.
Olamide Olatayo Bello was found guilty at trial to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering and was sentenced to 293 months in federal prison by U.S. District…
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