Unless of course, it was legal.

Posted on: September 23, 2019 at 15:24:57 CT

Secretary Bernhardt said at the time that the use of FLREA funds for operational costs was legal, and Interior officials have maintained their argument. In response to the GAO finding, Interior spokesperson Melissa Brown said, “It’s obvious that the GAO reached their conclusion prematurely and without regard for all of the facts. We completely disagree with the GAO’s erroneous opinion regarding our appropriate and lawful use of FLREA funds. The department acted well within its legal authority to clean up restrooms and pick up trash so the American people could enjoy their national parks,” according to E&E News.