Submitting OIG:
Report Description:
The OIG investigated allegations of mismanagement from students, faculty, and administrators at Haskell Indian Nations University (Haskell) against the Haskell President. The complaints included allegations that the Haskell President and other university officials mishandled misconduct complaints, and that the Haskell President bullied employees, committed nepotism for the benefit of a family member, and showed favoritism towards a subordinate employee. We also investigated allegations of an improper computer purchase using Title III funds.
We found that university officials did not consistently follow Haskell’s guidelines for handling complaints of misconduct and that Haskell’s administration inaccurately reported crime statistics in 2014 and 2015. We also found that Haskell employees felt bullied and intimidated by the Haskell President, and we found that the President’s presence in a meeting influenced a family member’s appointment to a high-level position. We did not find evidence that the President showed favoritism or that computers were purchased improperly as alleged.
During our investigation, we learned of allegations that a Haskell instructor sexually assaulted a student. We referred that matter to the Lawrence Police Department.
Short / Alternative Report Title:
DOI OIG - Investigation of Misconduct Allegations at Haskell Indian Nations University
Date Issued:
Friday, November 16, 2018
Agency Reviewed / Investigated:
Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:
17-0074
Component, if applicable:
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Location(s):
United States
Type of Report:
Investigation
Questioned Costs:
$0
Funds for Better Use:
$0
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