Examination of Funds Received by the Federal Government Under Leases of Mineral Rights on the Bullhook Gas Unit
RCED-85-52
Published: May 03, 1985. Publicly Released: May 03, 1985.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO determined if the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation in Montana had received funds the Department of the Interior collected from leases of mineral rights on the Bullhook Gas Unit, Montana, which includes federal, state, and private land.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Interior | The Secretary of the Interior should pay the Chippewa Cree Tribe interest on royalties collected by BLM between 1974 and 1980 from four BLM leases and between 1974 and 1983 from a fifth BLM lease, which GAO estimates to be $88,431 through January 31, 1985. |
Closed – Implemented
GAO has been advised that the $88,431 in interest was appropriated and disbursed to the tribe in August 1985. Interior also reimbursed the tribe about $6,000 for interest incurred between January and September 1985.
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