The Office of Inspector General, Department of Interior

The last inspection report by the Office of Inspector General, covering the Department of Interior, Wild Horse and Burro Program was written in 2010.

The Department of Interior's Office of Inspector General (DOI OIG) offers multiple channels for reporting fraud, waste, and abuse within the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program, including the Adoption Incentive Program. Here's how you can contact them:

Online:

• Hotline Complaint Form: This is the DOI OIG's online portal for submitting complaints. You can access it here: DOI OIG Hotline: https://www.doioig.gov/hotline

Phone:

• Hotline: You can call the DOI OIG Hotline at 1-800-MIA-FRAUD (1-800-642-3728).

Mail:

• You can submit a written complaint by mail to the following address:

Department of the Interior

Office of Inspector General

Main Interior Building, MS-4256

1849 C Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20240

In your report, it's helpful to include specific details such as:

• The nature of the suspected fraud, waste, or abuse within the Adoption Incentive Program.

• Dates and locations (if applicable).

• Any documentation you have to support your claims (e.g., contracts, receipts, witness statements).

• Be sure to mention the potential for thousands of contract violations annually.

The DOI OIG emphasizes confidentiality for those reporting misconduct. You can request to remain anonymous when submitting your complaint.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• DOI OIG Wild Horse and Burro Program: DOI OIG Wild Horse and Burro Program Audits: https://www.doioig.gov/sites/default/files/2021-migration/C-IS-BLM-0018-2010.pdf

• American Wild Horse Campaign: American Wild Horse Campaign: americanwildhorse.org