Unfounded Allegations of Misconduct at Tribally Controlled College

The OIG investigated allegations that an official at a tribally controlled college bribed members of the college board of trustees, submitted false mileage claims for work-related travel, retaliated against employees who disagreed with his policies, and failed to report the theft of college funds by a former employee. We did not substantiate the allegations of bribery, false claims, or retaliation. We also found the official ensured the theft was properly reported to law enforcement and that the stolen funds had been repaid in full. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota declined to prosecute the former employee for the theft.