OFFICE OF
INSPECTOR GENERAL

U.S.DEPAERTMENT OF THE 

 

MAR 2 6 2019

Daniel E. Stevens

Executive Director

611 Ave., S.E. #337
Washington, DC. 20003

Dear Mr. Stevens,

This is in response to your letter of February 19, 2019 requesting that the Office of
Inspector General (OIG) conduct an investigation into Acting Secretary of the Department of
Interior, David Bernhardt, and his relationship with Westlands Water District. We are reviewing
the information you provided, in addition to other information available to us, in order to
determine the appropriate next steps. Nancy DiPaolo, Director of External Affairs will notify
your staff of our determination.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at 202-208-
5 745, or your staff may contact Nancy DiPaolo, Director, External Affairs, at 202?208-4357.

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Sincerely,

Mary . endall
Deputy Inspector General

Of?ce of Inspector General Washington. DC