Interior's Minerals Management Programs Need Consolidation To Improve Accountability and Control
EMD-82-104
Published: Jul 27, 1982. Publicly Released: Jul 27, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO undertook an overall review of the Department of the Interior's organizational structure for Federal energy and mineral resources management to determine whether: (1) the programs are organized to facilitate the accountability of the program managers who affect revenues; and (2) costs, receipts, and budget requirements are reported completely, accurately, and in a format conducive to public and congressional review.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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Department of the Interior | The Secretary of the Interior should consolidate all onshore minerals management responsibilities into MMS to the extent permitted by law. |
Closed – Not Implemented
The agency plans no action on the recommendation.
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Budget receiptsCoal leasesFederal property managementInteragency relationsLand managementMineral leasesMineral resourcesFinancial managementCoalMining