Indian Programs: BIA and Indian Tribes Are Taking Action to Address Dam Safety Concerns
RCED-92-50
Published: Feb 11, 1992. Publicly Released: Feb 11, 1992.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed dam safety on Indian reservations, focusing on: (1) the Bureau of Indian Affairs' (BIA) progress in implementing the Department of the Interior's Safety of Dams (SOD) Program; and (2) whether BIA is making efforts to resolve problems limiting program progress.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Interior | The Secretary of the Interior should direct the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs to develop and put in place a recordkeeping and reporting system for the SOD Program that will provide the information needed to effectively manage program activities and measure progress in completing the corrective action process according to established requirements and priorities. |
An information system consistent with GAO's recommendation has been developed and is being used.
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Dam safetyDamsStaff utilizationIndian landsManagement information systemsNative AmericansReporting requirementsSafety standardsWater resources conservationWater supply management