New client logs and statistic sheets were developed and implemented. h'LBO is in the 

 process of updating land use approval forms. MBO has electronically captured land use 

 data, and was obtaining outfitter verification of this data during April 2003. MBO 

 continues to add outfitter information to the Access system including operating plan data 

 and camp locations. The mapping portion of the system is still being developed in 

 conjunction with FWP. 



Recommendation #6B 



Implemented. MBO has investigators completing and documenting field contacts. FWP 

 Wardens enforce outfitter laws and rules to ensure compliance. Via a FWP link, MBO 

 investigators can check outfitter-sponsored licenses. The mapping component will help 

 ensure accuracy of acreage information. The "visual audit sheet" is still planned for 

 implementation to help ensure everyone has the same information. 



Field contacts continue to be completed to ensure information is up-to-date. Field 

 investigators report findings so MBO licensing specialists can work with outfitters to 

 update system information. Once all file information is up-to-date and entered in the 

 Access system, A^fBO anticipates providing a written summary of operations to outfitters 

 during the license renewal process and requesting verification of information. 



Recommendation #7A 



Implemented. Information fi-om MBO statistic sheets was to be compiled onto an Excel 



spreadsheet, analyzed to determine usefulness, and findings presented to the Board. 



A spreadsheet was compiled and analyzed. The findings indicated the data was useful. A 

 new statistics sheet was developed and implemented to eliminate confusion about how to 

 report land use data. The new Access system can capture land use data by outfitter and 

 by the industry as a whole. 



Recommendation #7B 



If the information compiled under Recommendation #7 A was not useful, MBO planned 



to seek legislation in the 2003 Legislative Session. 



As noted under Recommendation #7 A. the data was determined to be useful, so this 

 recommendation was not applicable. 



Overall Follow-up Conclusion 



Based on information provided by MBO and our observations, it appears all 

 recommendations have either been implemented or are being implemented. Actions 

 taken by MBO indicate that NCHU is a high priority. An example of this can be seen in 

 MBO's newsletter. MBO reactivated its newsletter in December 2001 and the three 

 issues published since reactivafion all discuss NCHU. While MBO is still taking steps to 

 implement some recommendations, the main concerns identified during our audit appear 

 to have been addressed. In fact, the FWP mapping system MBO is currently working on 

 is an additional control not specifically addressed by our audit recommendations. 



